Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club had representation at a national level, with 2 crews competing at last month’s National Schools Regatta - the biggest junior regatta in the country. Fred Giemza-Pipe, in only his 2nd competitive outing in the single scull,...

Kieran and Cody Allen Newport couple Kieran and Cody Allen have transformed a 200-year-old well found in their kitchen into a quirky feature. The pair were shocked to discover a 17ft well in their kitchen when renovating their property in...

Violet Dudley's grave Dignitaries and the public gathered to remember the victims of the 1943 bombing of Newport at a memorial service organised by Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) on Friday. 21 people, including 2 children aged 5 and...

The latest round of the Hants & Dorset regatta season took place on the River Itchen, with Coalporters hosting the event on Saturday (10th June). Newport had crews in the Men's Novice and Women's Masters 40+ categories. The Novice men of...

Natalie Blandford Isle of Wight goalkeeper Natalie Blandford has sadly lost her battle against cancer, her football club Wight Eagles announced at the weekend. 2 years ago, Natalie was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her family organised a fundraiser for her...

James Veal Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team competed in Portsmouth and Basingstoke in the week ending 11th June. James Veal and Charlie Orchard took to the start line for the 60-mile Owslebury circuit with 1600meters of elevation. This race was...

Shanklin and Godshill have risen to 7th spot in Hampshire Division 3 (South) after an emphatic 130-run victory against previously unbeaten Verwood at Westhill on Saturday. Shanklin managed a respectable total of 264 for the loss of 6 wickets in...

In the 3rd edition of Isle of Wight pubs, we examine the varied history of some of the drinking establishments of Cowes. Today, Cowes is best known as an up-market sailing venue. In the 19th century, the reputed health-giving benefits...

The SR-N1 left the Columbine Works in East Cowes for a 20-minute flight across the Solent 64 years ago today - on 11th June 1959. The then-revolutionary craft was described in contemporary press reports as: "shaped like a doughnut and...

International dance act duo, Dead Lights, are set to play 2 shows on the Isle of Wight next week to coincide with the release of their new single and music video ‘I Am Electric’. The band, comprising of Island-based musician...