Both Newport and East Cowes Victoria were beaten by North Island opposition this afternoon (Saturday). PORT VANQUISHED BY TOP-OF-THE-TABLE WHITCHURCH Newport were defeated by the Jam Boys by the only goal of of a hard-fought, competitive game. The first chance...

In the only 2 games to be played by Isle of Wight Wessex League sides this afternoon (Saturday), winless Newport and East Cowes Victoria venture across the Solent in search of 3 points to kickstart their respective league campaigns. In...

Ventnor produced another outstanding performance to dispatch leaders Sarisbury Athletic in convincing fashion in Saturday’s Southern Premier League Division 1 clash at Allotment Road. After the eye-catching 110 run win, Ben Woodhouse’s side have emerged as title contenders. They now...

Victory over Japan was announced in a broadcast by Prime Minister Clement Attlee at midnight on 14th August 1945. The following day (15th August) is commemorated as VJ Day - which marked a 2-day holiday to celebrate the end of...

Ventnor hit the national headlines on 14th August 1925 - 100 years ago today - when it was reported that the South Wight town had been hit by a flying ant invasion. The roads and pavements of the High Street,...

A much-loved Isle of Wight theatre company for adults with additional and complex needs is inviting new members to join their ranks ahead of their next big performance. First Act, which has been running for an incredible 30 years, provides...

The Island’s first-ever Retrofit Fair has been hailed a resounding success after attracting strong interest from both residents and exhibitors. Organised by local community interest company Future Isle of Wight CIC, the event took place at the Isle of Wight...

The sights and sounds of the original Isle of Wight Festival will be brought back to life with a string of events over the August Bank Holiday.  Ray Foulk, co-promoter of the legendary 1970 Afton show that saw rock icons...

Shanklin Under 11s have returned to the Isle of Wight as champions after an outstanding performance at the Beach Fest tournament in Bournemouth. The young side kicked off the day with 5 group stage wins, netting an impressive 20 goals...

Newport Rowing Club have made history with their first-ever championship win, as Island crews including Ryde and Sandown & Shanklin impressed at the season-ending Newport Regatta. The 2-day event marked the climax of the Hants & Dorset season, with Coxed...