Isle of Wight 2nd Division side Carisbrooke United are to disband and withdraw from Isle of Wight football, it was announced this afternoon (15th August). Carisbrooke United's Julie Culliford-Brace made the following statement: "It is with great sadness that after...

Debbie Matthews 28-year-old health worker Debbie Matthews has raised more than £2,000 for Help for Heroes as she attempted to run around the Isle of Wight in less than 24 hours. Forced to carry her own supplies, after the late...

Laura Curwood Wight Tri member Laura Curwood returned to competitive triathlon at the London Triathlon at Docklands - the world's largest city centre triathlon. This was the para-triathlete's first-ever event competing against able-bodied athletes. After a 03:00 start, Laura’s race...

On the night of 13-14th August 1979 - the 3rd day of the Fastnet Race, which started from Cowes - a disastrous storm struck which claimed the lives of 19 sailors. The tempest that hit the 1979 race would have...

Shanklin A bowlers have won the Men's Two Fours competition at the National Finals in Leamington on Saturday (12th August). In the Round of 32, Shanklin beat Boscombe Cliff A 30-43. In the following round, Shanklin overcame Cove B 39-30...

Ventnor 1st and 2nd XIs, Ryde 1st and 2nd XIs and Shanklin & Godshill were all defeated by mainland opposition on Saturday (12th August). Ventnor 1sts were put into bat by Sarisbury Athletic at Steephill reaching 177 before being skittled...

Sir Oswald Mosley A meeting of Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists was held in the Western Esplanade Gardens in Ryde on 13th August 1934. Earlier that day, 'the Blackshirts' had paraded around the town and attempted to hand out...

Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Station at Lane End will be open for the station’s annual Open Day on Sunday 20th August.  The lifeboat station will be open for visitors from 11:00 to 16:30. Guests will have the opportunity to view both...

The 1st Saturday of the Isle of Wight football season (12th August) saw wins in Division 1 for last season's champions Shanklin and runners up Whitecroft & Barton Sports. Division 1: Bembridge 3-2 ECS Bembridge won their opening fixture against...

Laugh Out Proud is Quay Arts’ brand new LGBTQIA+ Comedy night featuring the best in established and upcoming acts from the community on the UK comedy circuit. This night is all about giving acts and audiences alike a fun and friendly...