Newport Fire Brigade purchased its first ever motorised fire engine on this day some 100 years year, on 14th October 1925. The Stanley Fire Engine was supplied to Newport Town Council by Frank Cheverton, authorised Ford Dealer of Lower St...

East Cowes Vics have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of experienced striker Jake Scrimshaw, subject to league approval. The Isle of Wight-born forward, who attended Ryde Academy, began his career at AFC Bournemouth before going on to feature...

Islanders are being invited to join this year’s Great Coastal Birdwatch from 18th October to 2nd November, celebrating the arrival of thousands of migratory birds along the Solent. Now in its seventh year, the Bird Aware Solent initiative encourages anyone...

There will be no New Year’s Day fireworks in Sandown in January, organisers have confirmed, as the town’s carnival committee redirects its limited funds towards staging next Summer’s events. The decision follows what Sandown Carnival says has been a 'double-whammy'...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club’s Bass Andre has stormed to victory and secured a Gold medal for Great Britain at the European Offshore Championships in Turkey. Offshore racing takes place out in the open sea over a 6km course, and Manavgat...

Ventnor 1st XV continued their impressive start to the Hampshire Counties 3 League season with a commanding 41–14 away victory over Ellingham & Ringwood on Saturday (11th October). After last weekend’s dominant performance, the Islanders travelled with confidence but were...

Ryde Golf Club’s 999 Charity Golf Event raised £1,526 for The Wight Brainy Bunch, uniting emergency service teams and supporters for a day of sport and solidarity. Open to all Island emergency services personnel, Armed Forces members, and individuals or...

Reform UK councillor Caroline Gladwin has reported fellow Isle of Wight councillor Geoff Brodie to Police - and is calling for his immediate resignation - over alleged bullying at council meetings. Cllr Gladwin has alleged that Cllr Brodie's conduct during...

The Isle of Wight’s tourism and hospitality sector took centre stage at the Conservative Party Conference this week, as East Wight MP Joe Robertson addressed delegates from the main stage. Mr Robertson – who also serves as Parliamentary Private Secretary...

Whitecroft & Barton Sports produced a dazzling attacking display at Sandy Lane to maintain their unbeaten record, overwhelming Ventnor in the Harwoods Isle of Wight League Division 1 on Saturday (11th October). Ventnor struck first in the 11th minute when...