Sport

The Isle of Wight's sole representatives in this year's FA Cup - Cowes Sports - were defeated by Wiltshire side Melksham Town in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup. In an entertaining 90 minutes, the Southern League side...

UPDATE: (12:30) Newport (IoW) v Fawley and Andover Town v East Cowes Vics have been postponed. The FA Cup game between Cowes Sports and Melksham Town is ON. Cowes Sports - the Isle of Wight's sole representative's in this year's...

Newport IW FC is to begin collections for local foodbanks at home games this season. The new initiative will begin at the first match of the season this Saturday at Beatrice Avenue when The Port welcome Fawley. The new Chairman...

To celebrate Youth Day at Cowes Week on Wednesday (2nd August), a new trophy - Cowes Week Youth Trophy - was awarded at a reception hosted by Montgomery Estate Planning. This new trophy, to recognise outstanding commitment and achievement among...

For the 2nd week in succession, the Wightlink Warriors have had to cancel the speedway meeting scheduled for Thursday (3rd August) at the Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde. Co-owner Barry Bishop said: “Thursday’s meeting is off. It is sad news for...

Newport IOW Cricket Club 2nd XI won the IWCB 2nd XI Cup by beating Ventnor 3rds in the final at Newclose by 61 runs on Saturday (29th July). Newport won the toss and elected to bat. The County Town club...

Newport Rowing Club is launching a crowdfunding campaign this week to raise funds to save their historic boathouse. The boathouse has been standing on the River Medina since 1863 and is believed to be 1 of only 2 boathouses built...

East Cowes Vics lost their final pre-season game 0-1 against a team tipped to win promotion from the Wessex League this season - AFC Portchester. Last season, Vics were trounced 1-8 at Beatrice Avenue by Portchy in the FA Vase....

Ventnor have dropped to 7th place in Southern Premier Division 1 after a 7-wicket defeat to Hook & Newnham at Steephill. Ventnor 1sts were skittled out for 189 in the 42nd over. Opener Henry Bartlett top scored for the South...

Brandon Robinson-Thompson The Isle of Wight’s Brandon Robinson-Thompson won his 5th professional golf tournament of the year with his first victory on the Challenge Tour on Sunday (30th July). Continuing his great run of form that brought back to back wins...