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Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club fielded a record 13 crews at the 4-day British Rowing Championships held at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham between 18th-21st July, with several young rowers achieving standout results in a fiercely competitive field. For many ...

As schools across the Isle of Wight break up for the summer holidays, Aldi has issued a reminder about its Summer Support Scheme, which will see vouchers given away for shoppers to spend in stores every day throughout the school ...

Access to mental health support for young people on the Isle of Wight will be examined by councillors this week, amid serious concerns with delays in accessing treatment right across the country. The adult social care, public health and housing ...

The 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race will begin from Cowes on Saturday (26th July), with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal confirmed to officially start the race, marking a century since the first Fastnet and the founding of the Royal Ocean ...

Mountbatten will receive just under £996,000 in the second phase of the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) emergency funding package for hospices in England - but the money can only be used for capital spend and does not ...

PC Kane Brookes has been dismissed from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary after a misconduct panel found he had lied to colleagues and failed to follow instructions during a criminal investigation. The Isle of Wight police officer faced allegations ...

Reports suggest that engaging in video games may enhance brain activity and cognitive abilities. However, if you've ever engaged in an online multiplayer game, you might find yourself pondering that very notion... In an intriguing exploration of gamer intellect, WhichBingo ...

For most, the term "commute" elicits the same tired feelings: boredom, frustration, traffic, or overcrowded buses and trains. It's generally the worst part of the day. What if your daily commute could be something that you look forward to? What ...

So, you've been considering purchasing an electric bike? Perhaps it's for your daily commute. Perhaps you'd like a more environmentally-friendly alternative to driving. Or perhaps you're simply intrigued by entering the rapidly-expanding realm of e-biking. Whatever your motivation, welcome! You're ...

A mainlander who crashed his car into a brick wall, whilst allegedly unfit through drugs, will stand trial next year. 45-year-old Errol Scalise, from Coventry, appeared at Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday), charged with driving whilst unfit ...