Newport railway stations in early 20th century In the 4th edition of our series on Isle of Wight railways, we look at Newport, which has a rich railway history, boasting of 5 railway stations – 3 in the very centre...

Shanklin and W&B continue to impress in the close-fought Division 1 title race with both sides recording emphatic victories on Saturday (11th February). Vectis 1-11 Shanklin Champions Shanklin trounced Vectis at Cowes Enterprise College courtesy of hat tricks from Nicky...

Vics have now gone 6 games unbeaten by drawing at home to possibly the strongest side in Wessex Division 1: unbeaten Andover New Street. The East Cowes side began the game without some of their most experienced and influential players,...

Harry Poynter Talented swimmers brother and sister Grace and Harry Poynter are seeking funding to travel to Guernsey to represent the Isle of Wight at the 2023 Nat West Island Games. The Poynter siblings are asking for support to help...

On this day 145 years ago, James Caffyn was hanged in the last ever public execution at Winchester prison.  James Caffyn was a 31-year-old illiterate dock labourer. Contemporary newspaper reports described him as 5ft 2 ½ins tall, with a sallow...

In the only Wessex League game to be played on the Isle of Wight this Saturday, in form East Cowes Vics take on unbeaten Andover New Street at Beatrice Avenue. Street are possibly the strongest side in Division 1 with...

20 crews from the 3 Isle of Wight rowing clubs competed against each other and the clock in superb conditions at the Isle of Wight Forum Time Trial on the River Medina last Saturday (4th February). In the 1st division,...

Geoff and Kate Scandrett In a further blow for Sandown, Browns Golf and Blue Tiki Cafe Sandown have notified the Isle of Wight Council that they won't be opening this season and will be handing over the keys to their...

Emile Rouby Ventnor 2XI's game against Lymington Mariners on Saturday (4th February) began with a minute's silence before kick-off to remember club stalwart Emile Rouby who sadly died earlier in the week. James Morton of Ventnor rugby club said: "Emile...

Just the Place - an exhibition celebrating 3 years of Boojum&Snark's cultural and creative projects - puts the spotlight on Sandown at Quay Arts. Between 2019 and 2022 Boojum&Snark have worked with creative practitioners and the local community on innovative...