East Cowes Vics have recorded their 4th successive victory at 2nd-from-bottom Aldermaston today (Saturday) to go 5th in Wessex Division 1 and reach the play off positions. Vics opened the scoring through Jacob Reynolds in the 36th minute (0-1). However,...

Barton Primary School students - under the guidance of Independent Arts - participated in the Poetry Together campaign, producing 1 of the winning entries and securing a prestigious £250 book voucher for the school. Poetry Together, championed by acclaimed author,...

UKSA has announced a new sponsorship with the global insurance group, Howden, who are sponsoring the cutting-edge Navi-Trainer Professional 6 Bridge Simulator (NPT6) to enhance training for its maritime students. The partnership and financial contribution to the maritime training provider -...

Cowes travel to 2nd-from-bottom Christchurch today (Saturday), hoping to remain 5th in the Wessex Premier in the 4th playoff position. On Tuesday, the Yachtsmen finally advanced to the playoff places by beating Lymington Town 3-1 at Westwood Park. However, just...

The mother of Harry Roberts - the killer of 3 policemen - appeared before magistrates in Newport accused of trying to help her son's escape bid from prison on 16th February 1973. Mrs Dorothy Roberts - a 73-year-old widow -...

UKSA is looking for fundraisers to make the 100m descent of Portsmouth’s iconic landmark: Spinnaker Tower. Each brave fundraiser will experience an unrivalled view across Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight, as they abseil down the Spinnaker...

Wight Community Energy’s new Green Open Homes event is to see 6 ‘eco-friendly’ homes open the doors for public visits. The event - which is due to take place on 24th/25th February and 9th/10th March - will give people the...

Cowes Sports have taken 5th spot in the Wessex Premiership after beating bottom club Lymington Town at Westwood Park yesterday evening (Tuesday). Earlier in the season, the Yachtsmen had beaten the Linnets 0-8 in the corresponding fixture on North Island....

Strings Bar & Venue in Newport is hosting legendary band The Blockheads this coming Friday (16th February). The iconic band travelled down to the Isle of Wight back in 2022, where a sold-out and excited Strings crowd awaited them. They...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) have 'Get Active, Get Involved' funds currently available for Island charities and community groups. HIWCF is an independent charitable foundation and the largest grantmaker to specialise in awarding grants across Hampshire and...