A new community-owned energy company has been launched on the Isle of Wight, alongside plans for the Island’s first ever community-owned ‘virtual power plant’.

Shanklin handed the Division 1 leaders a rare defeat at the Couny Ground on Saturday 24th January, with Rory Day bagging a brace following last week’s hat-trick heroics.

Opened in 1973, Sandham Middle School in Sandown became a cherished part of Isle of Wight life – a seaside school remembered for its spirit, staff and friendships.

Newport made it 2 wins in 5 days with a convincing Wessex Division 1 victory over Amesbury Town on Saturday 24th January at the Zilch Waste Stadium (Westwood Park).

A major river restoration project along the Eastern Yar has been hailed a success after delivering significant benefits for wildlife, flood resilience and local communities.

Newport IW is the only Wessex League side in action on the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Saturday), weather permitting, with both Cowes Sports and East Cowes Victoria travelling to North Island.

Isle of Wight Rugby began 2026 in emphatic fashion on Saturday (17th January) with a commanding home victory over Portsmouth II, avenging a defeat earlier in the season.

It was on this day 125 years ago that Queen Victoria passed away at Osborne House, bringing to an end the longest reign in British history at that time.

Ryde C tightened their grip on the Division One title race with a commanding 9–1 victory as Ryde A remained second and Ryde Rankers edged a dramatic match of the week.

Newport braved gale-force winds and torrential rain to secure their first victory of the year away at Blackfield & Langley last night (Tuesday).