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Councillor Lucioni was elected into the role last week.

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club juniors returned from Dorney Lake with 2 golds and 2 bronzes after a successful Ball Cup Regatta.

36 teams, a number of whom had made the early morning Solent crossing, took part in one of Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club’s biggest annual events last weekend (Saturday).

Vintage tractors will roll across the Isle of Wight later this month as the Vectis Vintage Tractor & Engine Club hosts 2 charity fundraising runs in support of local cancer organisations.

Families looking for an outdoor adventure this half-term are being invited to explore one of the Isle of Wight’s most fascinating shorelines.

Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club celebrated victory at the Hamble River Raid after Sea Spirit stormed to first place and narrowly missed the course record by just one second.

Silverware was handed out as the Isle of Wight’s league champions celebrated their successful campaigns.

BREAKING: A cordon has been erected around the scene.

An elderly sailor was rescued from the water by Cowes RNLI after falling overboard during an incident in the Eastern Solent on Saturday afternoon (16th May).

Fresh proposals have been lodged to convert a former doctor’s surgery in Newport into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).