Sport

Can East Cowes Victoria reach the 3rd round of the FA Vase for the first time in their history this afternoon (Saturday)? Vics travel to Gloucestershire to take on Hellenic Premier leaders Hartpury University. Manager Alex Smith is "very positive"...

5 pickleball players from the Isle of Wight travelled up to Bolton Sports Arena last weekend to take part in the English Pickleball National Championships. Sarah Howell from Yarmouth and Andy Hill from Poole won gold in the over 50s...

A Thea Broadhead Hat trick helped Shanklin put 6 past Gosport Borough ladies in the Invitation Cup on Sunday (3rd November) at the County Ground. After a strong start by Shanklin, Gosport broke away and scored the opening goal within...

The Isle of Wight Hockey Club Men's 1st XI got their first win in 12 months with a dominating performance against Trojans. Starting at home on Saturday, Our Ladies 2XI welcomed Basingstoke 5s and, despite a goal from Siena Holbrook,...

Wight Eagles Ladies have set up an all-Island Quarter Final tie against Shanklin Ladies after they put 3 past City Ladies in the Invitation Cup over the weekend.  The game started brightly with the Eagles keeping possession and pushing the...

Isle of Wight RFC held the latest of its centenary celebrations at the Lakeside Hotel in Wootton, with the hosting of its 100th anniversary ball. Expertly organised over a period of over 2 years by a dedicated sub-committee, led by...

Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club saw the installation of their new Club and section Captains for the 2024/25 season last weekend (Sunday 3rd November)  In keeping with tradition, Club Professional, Peter Hammond, invited all three incoming Captains to drive the...

Darren Abbott took the honours in the November Vase at Westridge Golf Club on Sunday (3rd November). The competition was held on an overcast day, on which scoring proved difficult. Darren Abbott prevailed. Taking the title with the only under...

The Isle of Wight Freshwater Angling Company held its first juniors’ competition in many years, with 15 young anglers fishing on Minnow Lake, Merstone, on Sunday 27th October. Participants were provided with measured bait, including maggots, sweetcorn, and luncheon meat,...

The Isle of Wight and speedway in general is mourning the loss of the Warriors team manager Steve Piper who passed away in his sleep over the weekend. Steve had been in charge of the Island team for a few...