Ryde Rowing club were forced to abandon their regatta due to adverse weather conditions after 2 boats were swamped on Saturday (4th June). The club had not been able to host Championship Regatta for 2 years – 2019 being the...

Ryde Town Council recently honoured 16 Ryde residents to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 2 awards were presented: the Ryde Citizen award, the highest award of achievement the Town Council can give and the Freedom of Ryde. The awards were...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club enjoyed stunning success at their own regatta with 8 victories to take the Victor Ludorum Shield on Sunday (5th June). Daisy and Emily Faithfull won for the 2nd time this season in the Ladies’ Senior pairs...

Cowes will host the the Pro Sailing Tour for the first time, bringing high-speed multihull racing to the heart of the Solent for a 2-day rendezvous on 5th-6th July. Renowned for its intensity, boat-on-boat battles, and a very high level...

The Isle of Wight Austins’ Car Club has celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the 100th Anniversary of the iconic Austin 7 and Austin 12.  The club travelled to Thompson’s Garden Centre for breakfast on Wednesday 1st June with all...

3 Cowes Sports players – Gareth Bricknell, Ashley Brett, and Chris Elliot – have signed for Island League side West Wight. 34-year-old Gareth Bricknell is something of an institution at Cowes Sports. The forward/midfielder has spent 13 seasons at Westwood...

Saxophonist David PlummerResidents at Orchard House care home in Newport got into the swing of things and celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style. Residents watched the Trooping of the Colour whilst creating some lovely red, white and blue floral...

Quay Arts in Newport is offering Islanders the opportunity to join photographer Carinthia West for an informal evening exploring her iconic photography of 70s music and film royalty on Friday (10th June). The evening will provide a wonderful opportunity to...

Competing in the biggest elite Junior rowing event in the country at the Olympic venue Dorney Lake, 3 Shanklin Sandown Rowing club members enjoyed great success in the National Schools Regatta. With 30-45 crews contesting most events, the NSR forms...

The 21st Isle of Wight Lambretta Day Anniversary Weekender took place at Ryde Pavilion over the Platinum Jubilee weekend (4th-5th June). Lambretta Day was 1st established in 1999 as meet up to launch the Lambretta brand of clothing. The event...