Ventnor welcomed New Milton for the first 2nds XV home game of the season at Watcombe Bottom in Hampshire Counties 5 on Saturday (7th October). Ventnor are currently on a run of 2 wins from two games looking to make...

Isle of Wight author Anna Britton is to release her debut crime fiction novel Shot in the Dark on 26th October. In her contemporary and engaging new detective series, Anna will delve into the reality of an overstretched police force...

Don Hobbs Shanklin A) The Isle of Wight Table Tennis League has started again after a busy summer of Island table tennis, with success at the Island Games, hosting a charity tournament with top English players taking part, and local...

Malcolm Prouten with Club Captain Ollie Kearney Chris Royl, Molcolm Prouten and Sally Hardy took the top spots in the major competitions at Westridge Golf Club. Chris Royl took pride of place in the Senior Championship Scratch. Malcolm Prouten was...

Newspapers throughout the United Kingdom reported on the rescue of 19 sailors from the American ship Bainbridge at Atherfield on 8th October 1832. This date is important in the history of lifesaving at sea as this was the 1st time...

Harwoods Division 1 leaders Whitecroft & Barton Sports have maintained their 5 point lead by beating champions Shanklin at the County Ground. Shanklin 0-2 Whitecroft & Barton Sports W&B led at half time thanks to a 23rd minute goal from...

Vestas Sailrocket 2 - constructed at East Cowes - broke the world the world sailing speed records for 500 metres and the nautical mile in November 2012. Remarkably, Isle of Wight engineering achievements - which were many and varied in...

For the 2nd week running, Folland left the Island with all 3 points, following a performance built on solidity at the back and clinical finishing up front. Newport started the better but were hit by a 9th minute sucker punch...

We take a look back at Isle of Wight news from previous decades for the week ending 7th October from 30, 40, 60 and 110 years ago. 30 years ago (1993) SHANKLIN COUNCIL BUYS CLOCK TO GIVE RESIDENTS GOOD NIGHT'S...

Pearl Dobson Isle of Wight bodybuilder Pearl Dobson has just competed in her very 1st professional show: the UKUP (UK Ultimate Physiques) British Finals in York.  Pearl achieved her Pro status earlier in the year. As a professional athlete, she...