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11th July 2026
Newport IW Football Club has appointed former player Derek Ohren as its new manager following the resignation of Michael Kelly and assistance Andrew Rimmer. Ohren returns to the club in his second spell as manager following the resignation this week...
Read moreDetailsAfter several weather wrecked attempts to get on-track, the Wightlink Warriors speedway team hope to get their 2018 season under way tomorrow (Thursday) when they are scheduled to entertain the League Champions, Belle Vue Colts. The Colts were the outstanding...
Read moreDetails16 Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club ladies took to the course in dismally wet conditions on Sunday to contest the Thomas Cup. This prize is played for annually by ladies who have won either a Stableford or Par competition throughout...
Read moreDetailsPreparation for the 11th Cowes Classics Week is officially underway and with the launch of the new 2018 website, competitors can now find information and enter the event. Cowes Classics Week has grown strongly since its inaugural regatta and has in...
Read moreDetailsCowes-based Simon Dew has smashed his personal best by landing the Isle of Wight’s largest resident fish, a mirror carp, weighing in at a staggering 52lb 6oz. The monster of a fish was caught in Newport on Saturday night whilst...
Read moreDetailsAndy Ward and James Pett of the Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team traveled to Portsmouth Mountbatten Centre to take part in the Omega Circuit event yesterday (Sunday). The race started at a steady pace while the riders adjusted to...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight is getting ready to reach for the stars with the relaunch of All Stars Cricket at a total of 8 Island cricket clubs. From May/June onwards, it is hoped that over 300 5 to 8-year-olds will...
Read moreDetailsA licence securing Appley Beach as the Isle of Wight home of beach soccer for the next 5 years has been agreed. The Isle of Wight Council has issued the licence - the first of its kind - following 8...
Read moreDetailsUPDATE: The ‘Wightlink’ Warriors opening meeting of the season The Vince Mapley Memorial Trophy has been postponed. The track and centre green are waterlogged with more rain due today (Wednesday) there is little chance of getting the track prepared for racing....
Read moreDetailsJoe Staunton kicked off his road racing season with back to back 8th places at the Tour of the Marshes Road Race in Ashford on Saturday 31st March and Thruxton Motorsport Circuit on Sunday 1st April. Tricky weather conditions of...
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