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Kev Chant The Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team were out in force on Sunday at the RTCC National Time Trial Circuit Championships at Goodwood, with over 350 riders in total across a number of categories competing for the titles. This ...

The Paris 2024 Olympics have been a whirlwind of controversy in recent weeks, mainly surrounding the eligibility of female boxers. Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif were initially disqualified from the World Championships for failing gender eligibility tests. However, they were ...

An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a court or judge that allows law enforcement to arrest an individual suspected of committing a crime. This document plays a key role in the criminal justice system, ensuring legality and ...

Economic sanctions are a powerful tool in international politics that countries use to achieve political and economic goals by impacting the economy and policies of other nations. These measures can significantly alter not only the economic landscape of the targeted ...

Thousands flocked to Sandown for the annual Regatta on Sunday (11th August) with organisers hailing the event as one of the town’s biggest for years. Crowds on a packed seafront enjoyed a day of non-stop family entertainment, including the popular ...

Police rushed to Colwell Bay yesterday afternoon (Monday) following reports that a poodle had been seen potentially biting a child. Officers descended on the West Wight beauty spot at around 15:00, after receiving initial calls of the incident at around ...

Football, or soccer as it’s known in some regions, is more than just a game—it’s a global spectacle that attracts millions of fans.  Working with footballers opens up a variety of career opportunities that allow you to be a part ...

Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Station’s Open Day promises to be a fascinating and entertaining day out for all the family. From 11:00 to 16:30 on Saturday 24th August, the lifeboat station at Lane End will be open for visitors to view ...

As the evening sun shone through the large stained glass windows of St. Saviours on the Cliff Church, Shanklin on Friday the 9th August, the Newchurch Male Voice Choir, entertained a large audience with their Summer Serenade. With a variety ...

A thatched property that was badly damaged by fire almost 3 years ago could be rebuilt with a clay tile roof. It was on the night of 26th September 2021 that Merlins Cottage on Elm Lane, Calbourne was lost to a ...