The ever-popular Morris Minor Rally returns to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet on Sunday (31st August) – and entry is completely free. This annual event has become a favourite in the Island’s classic car calendar, drawing enthusiasts...

Pan Estate chip shop Ozze’s Plaice is now under new ownership, as Steve and Elvie Cooper take the reins from long-time owners Osman and Andrene Mehmet. The handover took place on Thursday (28th August), after a packed farewell evening on...

A badger was rescued after falling into a 5ft-deep hole on a building site near Ventnor yesterday (Wednesday). The young badger was found at the bottom of an uncovered hole and was safely rescued by volunteers from Badger Trust Isle...

Bembridge & Vectis beat Osborne Coburg 4-2 at Steyne Park yesterday evening (Wednesday). The newly merged side continued their strong start to life in Division 1, moving up to 2nd in the Harwoods Isle of Wight League table. The home...

The Isle of Wight’s first-ever padel tournament has been hailed a huge success after an action-packed day at Ryde Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday (25th August). The landmark event showcased the club’s brand-new padel courts—officially opened in July—with 24 pairs...

Jamie Hindson has continued his pledge of monthly giving with a £100 donation in August to Men Only IW in Ryde. The 34-year-old met with Jaime and Karl Hart at the charity’s High Street centre, where he was introduced to...

Three Wight Tri athletes have conquered the Copenhagen Ironman, achieving personal bests and a first-time finish. Daniel Morgan, Craig Wilson and Kelly Moorman took on the gruelling triathlon event in Denmark on Friday (16th August), which featured a 2.4-mile swim,...

Hot on the heels of East Cowes’ first carnival for 30 years and the annual Bank Holiday parade in St Helen’s, this week sees 3 big carnivals to round off the Isle of Wight's 2025 season. First, it's Sandown Illuminated...

Cowes Sports snatched a dramatic late win over East Cowes Vics in last night's (Tuesday’s) El Clasicowes derby - a Wessex League Cup first round tie at Beatrice Avenue, watched by a crowd of 487. Vics were forced to contend...

Ventnor battled hard but were beaten by the Hurricanes under the Friday night lights at Watcombe Bottom. With new coach Damo at the helm and fresh faces added to the squad, Ventnor built on last week’s promising run-out at Romsey...