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Ryde A delivered a 10-0 whitewash in Division 1 to edge closer to leaders Ryde C with 5 matches remaining. Only 1 match was played in Division 1 this week, with 2nd-placed Ryde A sweeping aside bottom side Ryde Revellers. ...

East Cowes Victoria have confirmed the departure of 'promising' Isle of Wight striker Jake Scrimshaw, whose football career once appeared destined for far higher levels.

An Isle of Wight strength athlete has been selected to represent Great Britain at the upcoming IPF World Bench Press Championships after securing silver at the 2026 SBD British National Championships. Frank Schlepp earned his place among the nation’s top ...

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to after 2 shoplifting incidents at Tesco Express in Lake.

Isle of Wight Council works to revitalise part of East Cowes Esplanade kicked off this week as the Mayor of East Cowes, Councillor Tracy Reardon, put the first spade in the ground.

Reducing the number of school places on the Isle of Wight is a ‘critical and urgent’ priority which may mean school closures, a new council report says.

The United Kingdom iGaming sector in 2026 is mobile-first by design. Market forecasts expect the value to exceed £11.6 billion. Around 65% of revenue comes from smartphones. London leads due to strong 5G coverage, fast public connectivity, and widespread device ...

While much of the build-up to the Cheltenham Gold Cup has centred around Irish heavyweights and defending champions, there is a growing sense that Harry Redknapp's colours could yet crash the party. Image: Ben Jones, Ben Pauling and Harry Redknapp ...

Competitive gaming and online betting are now full-scale digital economies. With prize pools and wagering growing annually, financial regulations in iGaming are becoming the central pillar of operational strategy. Industry reports estimate iGaming generates tens of billions annually, while global ...

A Ventnor bricklayer has pleaded guilty to stealing a total of £28.45 worth of goods from the Co-op in Ventnor, including 2 bacon rolls, a pack of apples and a carrier bag.