Newport IW FC will be seeking a 3rd successive victory when they take on 10th-placed Ringwood Town at the Zilch Waste Stadium (Westwood Park) today. Port began the season poorly with 4 consecutive defeats. However, since losing to Whitchurch United...

Ryde is about to get a taste of India as Spice Lounge opens on Monday 15th September at 49 High Street. The restaurant is the creation of a partnership between Johir Uddin, Saidur Rahman, Azizul Islam, and Suhel Ahmed, a...

British kitesurfer and thrill-seeker Jake Scrace has set a new Guinness World Record by reaching 1,587ft in a kitesurf tow-up above the iconic Needles. Scrace – already known for daring stunts such as kite-surfing over Worthing Pier – was pulled...

Ventnor Tennis Club coach Linda Jones has made a remarkable impact on the international stage after reaching back-to-back finals at prestigious ITF Masters tournaments. Entering her first ITF (International Tennis Federation) Masters event at Wimbledon (MT700), Linda produced an outstanding...

Galina Zastava from Ventnor has claimed victory in this year’s Isle of Wight Ladies Golf Association Veteran’s Trophy. The Stableford competition, held on Monday 8th September, attracted 46 players from across the island. Galina finished first with 40 points, showing...

Islanders are being invited to turn the Isle of Wight yellow in support of Mountbatten’s expert end-of-life care services. Go Yellow 2025 will take place on Friday 10th October, with Mountbatten Isle of Wight encouraging everyone to wear, eat, sell...

After a real battle at the oche, Binstead A claimed a narrow 5–4 victory over Binstead B in the final of the Summer Darts League. The Binstead B side was made up of talented 14-year-olds from the Isle of Wight...

Local Newport community councillor Vix Lowthion has been elected onto the Green Party’s national executive for the third time, stepping into the role of Internal Communications Coordinator until 2027. She has previously served two terms as Policy Development Coordinator. In...

Ventnor lifted the Hundred League trophy with a 6-wicket win over Ryde at Steephill on Friday (5th September). Ryde were invited to bat first after Ben Attrill won the toss for the home side. Jack Summers top scored with 30...

Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club have completed a 21-mile endurance challenge on Loch Ness, finishing 4th in their class in the gruelling ‘Monster the Loch’ race. The event took place on Saturday 6th September and saw 124 human-powered craft tackle the...