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Shanklin's Joel Morris Dance Academy won a total of 8 gold medals at the South Coast Classical Competition over the weekend. This weekend the Joel Morris Dance Academy Shanklin had another successful competition at the South Coast Classical  Competition. Winning ...

A free event celebrating honey and honeybee products is being held in Cowes this coming Saturday. The Isle of Wight Honey Show, meticulously organised by and generously sponsored by the Isle of Wight Beekeepers Association, will see beekeepers showcase their ...

Isle of Wight were comprehensively beaten by an impressive United Services Portsmouth side at Wootton Rec on Saturday (28th September).  The home side had 6 enforced changes due to injuries and other commitments, and were under pressure early on but ...

Kim Holmes and Matthew Sussmes took a combined total of 4 gold medals at the annual short course SE Region Masters swim competition at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley. After an early departure from the Island - and missing ...

The Wight Eagles hosted Division 1 side Rushmoor in the Hampshire Women’s Invitation Cup last weekend. Looking to bounce back from defeat, the Island side came out the stronger of the 2 teams, with a few teams in the squad ...

Ireland is renowned for its love of horse racing, particularly National Hunt racing, where horses tackle challenging jumps and long-distance races. With a vibrant racing calendar, Ireland hosts some of the most prestigious National Hunt events, attracting top horses, jockeys, ...

An important habit that underlines the need to preserve skin health and avoid future problems instead of only addressing current ones is preventative skincare. This proactive approach motivates people to follow a regular skincare regimen catered to their skin type ...

Awards and medals were handed out at the recent Lord-Lieutenant's Awards event. His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight Awards were held in the Royal Yacht Squadron Pavilion and hosted by the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association for the ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in the West Wight this morning (Thursday) to assist in airlifting a seriously ill patient to the mainland. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service requested the assistance of the HEMS ...

The Daily Mirror reported that sharks had disappeared from around the coasts of the Isle of Wight on 3rd October 1974. In an article entitled 'The Last of the Big 'Uns', the Mirror claimed that the Isle of Wight area ...