The Hurricanes came close to hitting a 3-figure score in their match against Alresford at Ryde School on Saturday (15th October). The hosts got off to a blistering start with Flux scoring the 1st of 6 tries in the 1st...

Hugh Idle In Division 1, Shanklin Warriors had another close match this week, this time against Ryde B, who comprise Joseph Chapman, Conal Howells and last year’s singles champion Hugh Idle. Idle was player of the match with 3 wins...

The Liberal Democrats have selected Nick Stuart as their candidate for the by-election in the Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet electoral division. The by-election will be called following the resignation of Conservative Steve Hastings. Nick Stuart has lived in the ward...

Ventnor beat Romsey by a single point at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday, 15th October. The game kicked off with a spell of intense pressure from Romsey who camped on Ventnor’s line only to be resisted by stout defence around the...

In the battle of the top 2 of Hampshire County Division 4, top-of-the-table Wight Eagles Ladies were held at home by Millbrook in a 10-goal thriller at Brighstone on Sunday 16th October. The scorers for Wight Eagles were Susan Cullen...

Island Echo examines the strange tale of Maurice Holbrook, who inexplicably murdered a child at Barrack Field Parkhurst in a case that shocked and horrified the Isle of Wight over a century ago. On 26th August 1898, the gaunt figure...

On fire Newport maintained their push for promotion by trouncing Fleetlands at Smallbrook, scoring 5 goals for the 3rd home game in succession. The Port began on the front foot with on form striker Joe Butcher turning and slotting the...

35 years ago, on the night of 15th/16th October 1987, Islanders awoke to a scene of devastation after a once in every 200-year storm event struck the coast, sending Shanklin Pier crashing into the sea. Do you remember the Great...

Whitecroft & Barton Sports and Shanklin both remain unbeaten at the top of Isle of Wight Division 1 but have lost their 100% records after a goalless draw at the County Ground on Saturday (15th October). The much-anticipated clash between...

82 years ago today, during the height of World War II, shocked Isle of Wight lorry driver Harold Blow was amazed to be flagged down by a German Luftwaffe airman in military uniform on Bowcombe Road. He was even more...