In the sleepy, rural West Wight village of Shorwell, 2 public houses once anchored village life: The Crown Inn and The Five Bells.

Newport produced a breathtaking late comeback to defeat Hamworthy United 4-2 this afternoon and keep their Wessex Division 1 play-off push firmly alive.

One of Britain’s most feared jails opened a stark new fortress for its most dangerous inmates when its Maximum Security Block received its first inmate on 31st January 1966.

In the only Wessex League game to be played on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday), Cowes Sports take on Dorset side Wincanton Town, weather permitting.

Islanders are invited to a poignant evening of remembrance exploring how the fallen of two world wars are honoured in communities across the Isle of Wight.

A dramatic, hard-fought contest at Wootton saw Isle of Wight RFC extend their winning run with a narrow victory over 3rd-placed Winchester on Saturday (24th January).

Both Division 1 matches ended in 10-0 victories as Ryde C and Havenstreet A swept aside their opponents.

Ryde youngster Reggie Woodmore has secured a JDC (Junior Darts Corporation) Advanced Tour Card.

Freshwater Bay Golf Club’s annual Captain's Drive-In was held in favourable conditions earlier this month, setting a positive tone for the year ahead.

27 players competed on 23rd January at Smallbrook as the Island Echo Handicapped Singles Tournament delivered drama, shocks and high-quality table tennis throughout.