A fast-paced afternoon of goals, teamwork and new beginnings marked a milestone moment for grassroots football on 22nd February.

More than 450 visitors travelled to Ryde during February half term as over 300 players competed in one of the strongest chess events staged in the UK.

Havenstreet A earned a hard-fought draw with Ryde B in Division 1, while Ryde Rankers and Newport Vics B recorded emphatic victories.

Newport strengthened their Wessex Division 1 play-off push while Cowes Sports reached the League Cup last eight yesterday evening (24th February).

Ryde’s Daryl Hunt continued his fine form with 2 more ADC (Amateur Darts Circuit) Vault wins, making it 4 from 4 on the Isle of Wight.

Pupils at Dover Park Primary School have rounded off the half term with an action-packed fortnight focused on future careers and personal well-being.

Ryde Rowing Club competitors produced a series of strong performances at the BTC Spring Head in Southampton.

Cowes-born Sir Arthur William Street - one of the most powerful figures behind Britain’s air war during the Second World War - died 75 years ago today on 24th February 1951, aged 58.

Red Funnel has outlined a series of fleet refits as it attempts to steady services after months of disruption on the Solent.

Vectis RFC’s youngest stars powered through relentless rain and waterlogged pitches to deliver a series of dominant displays at the New Milton Festival on Sunday.