Newport will be hoping to rise further up the Wessex Division 1 table when they take on 17th-placed Alresford Town at the Zilch Waste Stadium this afternoon (Saturday). Port began their league campaign poorly with 3 successive defeats but are...

The Castle Inn in Newport was licensed to host cockfighting - a brutal pastime now long vanished - on 25th September 1705. The Castle Inn, a central feature of Newport High Street, is today a traditional pub. In 1705, it...

Binstead lifted the Ryde & District Cup by defeating holders Oakfield on penalties following a draw in normal time at the Peter Henry Ground in Brading last night (Wednesday). With a healthy crowd gathered for the final, Oakfield looked set...

Isle of Wight-born rower Louis Attrill brought Olympic gold home on 24th September 2000. Exactly 25 years ago, Attrill stood atop the Olympic podium in Sydney, clutching gold as part of Great Britain’s men’s eight crew. The victory remains one...

East Cowes Town Council is inviting residents to take part in a new round of public consultations aimed at gathering views on key local issues and future priorities for the town. To ensure every resident has the chance to share...

Hands-on community creativity is helping to transform futures for marine wildlife thanks to Isle of Wight-based eco-engineers Artecology and a new research collaboration with the University of Plymouth. Artecology, the Sandown design team behind the award-winning Vertipools innovation, has confirmed...

The Ryde Art Collective is set to launch a brand-new exhibition, Re-collections, at Department in Ryde from 30th September to 11th October. It marks a first for the newly-opened arts centre, which has invited the contemporary art group as its...

A new community interest company has been launched by Islanders Hannah Harris and Becky Anderson, with the aim of providing fun, free and family-friendly events while supporting local businesses. Caulkhead Events CIC is a non-profit, community-driven organisation committed to hosting...

Isle of Wight-based Teemill has been recognised with a prestigious national award at this year’s Licensing Awards in London. The company took home the Best Sustainable Licensed Product accolade at a glittering ceremony at Grosvenor House Hotel on 16th September,...

Wight Dolphins 807, the Isle of Wight’s only British Sub Aqua Club, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today (Wednesday). Formed on 24th September 1975 with just 12 members, the club has grown steadily to around 50 active members, perfectly matching...