In the penultimate week of the 2021/22 table tennis season, there were some close matches in Division 1 with Ryde Raiders involved in both.  First, the Rivals met Ryde Royals, who were lying 3rd, 1 point above the Raiders in...

The Quay Arts Centre in Newport will host 'Music for Ukraine' events on 2 consecutive Sundays (27th March and 3rd April). Entry is free, and all audience donations will go to the Island-based charity MAD-Aid who are coordinating the collection...

Over 150 mountain bikers were blessed with near perfect riding conditions when they took on the challenge of the Alternative 7-Hills on Sunday (20th March).  The bi-annual event hosted by GP Sport and Wight Mountain was arguably the toughest route...

Rising costs are having a huge impact on small businesses on the Isle of Wight, according to the Federation for Small Businesses (FSB). On top of rising energy costs and surging prices, Island businesses are now facing the end of...

Isle of Wight coach Andy Woodward has been recognised by the English Cricket Board as 'Coach of the Year'. Andy was nominated for the prestigious award for his work in developing players’ cricketing skills during COVID-19 lockdowns. The Isle of...

A mother and daughter from Mariupol – a Ukrainian city currently besieged by the Russians – joined pro-Ukraine demonstrators in Newport on Sunday (20th March). Every Sunday for the past 3 weeks a committed group of anti-Putin protestors has gathered...

Both Island Wessex Division 1 sides had disappointing results at the top and bottom end of the table this Saturday (19th March). Promotion chasing Newport travelled to Salisbury to face 7th-placed Laverstock & Ford who are on the fringes of...

Members of Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club took to the course in the first mixed event of the year on Sunday (20th March). As usual, the Cheverton Trophy, a mixed foursomes Stableford, was a very closely fought contest. Past Captain...

Pan Community beat Adgestone 3-1 at Downside to reach the Junior ‘A’ cup final on Saturday afternoon (19th March). Pan are battling for an historic treble of trophies: the Hampshire Vase, the Isle of Wight Junior ‘A’ Cup and the...

Newchurch Male Voice Choir is set to return after the longest break in the choir’s 55-year history. The choir is pleased to be back in rehearsal, singing together again after their COVID-19 enforced break from singing. They are keen to...