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The English Premier League has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology into football. These advancements have enhanced the game's precision and fairness and significantly enriched the fan experience in-stadia and remotely. In addition to these on-field and fan ...

2 well-known Island DJs have returned to bring their mothballed 'Xtreme Vertigo' club party nights back to venues across the Island. Xtreme Vertigo was formed by DJ Stuart ‘Ruby’ Murray and DJ Crabbie back in 2011 and played in many ...

There’s no doubt that audiences around the world enjoy sports. Whether watching remotely or packing into stadiums, fans are all about gathering to watch competitive events—from snooker to football to horse racing. Still, there’s something unique about English sports fans. ...

Arthur Farley from Wootton, a big name in the world of virtual reality (VR) sailing, bagged a podium in the RORC transatlantic race. Competing against 27,934 other skippers/players he managed 3rd overall in the 2,900-mile RORC transatlantic race, which set ...

A 28-year-old man who was stopped by Police in Brading yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) remains in custody on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. At around 16:15, officers stopped a BMW that was travelling along Morton ...

Islanders are being given the chance to declutter their homes and help others in the community with a community equipment return amnesty. The Isle of Wight Council and Isle of Wight NHS Trust are asking residents to return unused crutches, ...

There is no doubt that the internet is a fantastic place for all sorts of things these days, including the likes of entertainment, shopping, education, business, and much more. However, what makes the modern online world so appealing is that ...

In recognition of the outstanding vegan food it offers Isle of Wight ferry operator Wightlink has been named “Best Ferry Operator for Vegan Food” in PETA’s Travel Awards. The awards - which celebrate the travel providers, hotels, attractions, and other ...

The Island's MP met with farming minister Mark Spencer this week to press the Island's case for a small abattoir to be established here. Currently, most livestock is taken from the Isle of Wight to an abattoir on the mainland, ...

Parking charges on the Isle of Wight are set to increase for the 3rd time in just 3 years as the Council approves a 10p an hour hike. When the increase comes into force from April, parking for up to ...