Isle of Wight athletes recorded a string of strong individual results at the Hampshire Cross Country Championships at Fairthorne Manor on Saturday (4th January).

A Newport-based author has released a new novel that explores post-pandemic Britain through the lives of a close-knit group of friends.

Freezing temperatures failed to deter 21 hardy athletes who took part in Wight Tri’s East Cowes winter duathlon on Sunday morning (4th January).

Isle of Wight champions Whitecroft & Barton Sports reached the Gold Cup semi-finals after a dramatic quarter-final against Shanklin was settled by penalties at Sandy Lane.

Once a familiar sight on high streets across the Isle of Wight, Mac Fisheries brought a touch of modern flair to the traditional British fish and chip shop during the 20th century.

East Cowes Vics began 2026 with a dramatic 4-4 draw against Hythe & Dibden at Beatrice Avenue, following their Boxing Day Derby win at the Zilch Waste Stadium.

A travelling oculist who preyed on the credulous poor of Freshwater was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for fraud on this day in 1906 - 120 years ago today.

All 3 Isle of Wight Wessex League sides start their 2026 fixtures today (Saturday), with Port and Vics having home ties on opposite banks of the Medina, while the Yachtsmen sail across the Solent to face Downton.

Jeffrey Foster and Trevor Gosset secured victory in the rearranged December Trophy at Westridge Golf Club, winning by countback after finishing level on 56 net.

Up until the dawn of the 20th century, Islanders still kept seasonal customs that bound neighbour to neighbour through the turning of the year.