It was 78 years ago that a pair of V-1 flying bombs - more commonly known as doodlebugs - exploded in the Newport area on the night of 25th/26th June 1944. The 1st flying bomb exploded in North Fairlee causing...

After a couple of years absence, Cowes Primary School held one of their favourite events of the year - International Day - last Thursday (16th June). Parents enjoyed watching the children perform a dance, which was followed by the opportunity...

Success eluded Wightlink Warriors at Smallbrook against Cradley and Weymouth in the 1st leg of the Michael Richardson Trophy on Thursday (23rd June). Warriors team manager Steve Piper can be proud of the efforts of his quartet, but he will...

In Southern Premier Division 1, Ventnor will hope to put last Saturday’s defeat to leaders Rowledge behind them when they entertain Portsmouth at Steephill today (Saturday). Ventnor currently lie in 3rd place in Southern Premier Division 1 with 3 defeats...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club had some excellent results – including a trio of victories – at the Coalporters Regatta in Southampton on Saturday 18th June. Shanklin Sandown rowers took 1st and 2nd place in the Ladies’ Junior Sculls, with Emily...

Ryde Harriers put in some strong performances at the final event of the Hampshire Road Runners League Season at Alresford 10km on Sunday 19th June. Simon Pilcher and Adam Tuck broke into the top 10 with 6th (35:03) and 8th...

A cheque for £800 has been presented by Newchurch residents to Victoria Dunford of MAD-Aid for its Ukraine appeal. £400 was donated at the recent Big Jubilee Lunch - organised by Newchurch Parish Council and All Saints Church - by...

Tommy Jackson England beach soccer international goalkeeper Tommy Jackson – who comes from the Isle of Wight – scored a remarkable 40-yard strike in the Spanish Beach Soccer League last Friday (17th June). Playing for Second Division Malaga City against...

Man-of-the-match Adam Hose Birmingham Bears batsman Adam Hose – who was born in Newport and has played for Ventnor – has scored his 2,000th run in T20 cricket. Adam achieved the 2,000 milestone in 75 games with an average of...

Ryde Under-15s beat Newport to lift the Under-15 Vitality Cup at Ryde Cricket Club last Wednesday (15th June). Ryde won the toss and decided to bat 1st, reaching a total of 127/6 off their 20 overs. Opener Ian Hailes top...