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Joe Butcher’s 100th goal secured a dramatic 3–2 win as Newport IW came from behind to defeat high-flying Frimley Green. Newport extended their unbeaten run in Wessex Division 1 on Saturday, claiming all 3 points against a Frimley side who ...

An Isle of Wight Police Constable has received the prestigious honour of being chosen as the National Police Chiefs' Council's Response Officer of the Year 2025. PC Greg Blais who works as part of the Isle of Wight's District Policing ...

A celebration of creativity, craft and community spirit is set to take place in Cowes this autumn with the launch of a brand new event - The Bees Needles - led by Isle of Wight designer Karen Robb. The event ...

The Rob da Bank Music Club is relaunching at Strings Bar & Venue, Newport on Tuesday 25th November 2025, 16:30–18:30, offering free, hands-on music and creative opportunities for young people aged 11–18. Founded by DJ and festival curator Rob da ...

Aspire in Ryde recently welcomed Emma, Dan, Helen, Joe and Bill from B&Q, who joined them as part of Neighbourly’s Community Days 2025 to help spruce up the garden at Aspire’s Dover Street hub. The team spent the day improving ...

Tributes are being paid to Ian Cooke, a well-known figure originally from Ryde, who passed away earlier this week. Ian, who was born and educated in Ryde, was found in his South London flat on Thursday morning. Police were alerted ...

An Isle of Wight councillor has raised concerns that far right political party Advance UK is set to hold a meeting at a community centre this month. The member for Pan and Barton, Cllr Geoff Brodie, hit out at Advance ...

East Cowes Victoria and Newport IW have home ties in the Wessex Premier and Division 1 today (Saturday). 14th-placed Cowes Sports travel to Somerset to face bottom-of-the-table Wincanton Town, who are yet to record their first league victory of the ...

Most researchers cite concepts such as augmented reality, Gaming, and virtual reality headsets when discussing the future of social entertainment. Then again, most of these professionals have not had the pleasure of speaking with Adam David Fernsby. Let's see why ...

An Isle of Wight woman caught driving with drugs in her system twice in less than a month, will learn her fate in December. Helen Gibbons, 58, of no fixed abode, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier ...