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The Westridge Golf Club Championships were held over the weekend (12th-13th July) during the UK’s third heatwave of the year, with 42 Members competing for both Scratch and Handicap honours. William (Billy) Humphries made an impressive start on Saturday, carding ...

In collaboration with ferry operators Wightlink and Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight's MPs Richard Quigley and Joe Robertson have announced a new initiative that will see young Islanders receive free ferry travel. As part of the scheme, every young ...

12-year-old Ollie Jackman, a student at The Island Free School, has achieved national recognition after their painting was selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Young Artists’ Summer Show 2025. Ollie’s piece was one of just 264 artworks chosen from ...

15 elite teams from around the world have arrived in Cowes for the hotly anticipated Admiral’s Cup, which sets sail on 17th July. Over the coming days, crews will face challenging conditions across a range of courses in the Solent, ...

The Wight Strollers are set to bring another day of family fun to Rookley Village Hall and Sports Field on Sunday 27th July, with their second Summer Fun Day, following the success of their inaugural event in 2023. Well-known for ...

Catholics on the Isle of Wight have come together to mark the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year by walking in pilgrimage to Quarr Abbey, sharing prayers and reflections on the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope'. The Jubilee Year, designated every 25 ...

Freshwater Parish Council has announced the official opening of the brand new play equipment at Stroud Recreation Ground. To celebrate the occasion, children from Freshwater and Yarmouth C of E Primary School were invited to test out the exciting new ...

The Isle of Wight has yet to have official confirmation of a Gold medal at the Orkney 2025 Island Games. However, there were 2 podium places for our competitors - both bronze medals. Anna Showan took bronze for the Isle ...

A new 5-surgery dental practice is set to open in Ryde, providing NHS dental services for up to 7,000 patients on the Isle of Wight. County Hall has granted planning consent to the Harunani & Co Group of Dentists to ...

An Isle of Wight councillor has joined forces with literacy leaders and top authors at 10 Downing Street to help launch a major new campaign to get Britain reading again. Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, the Local Government Association’s Library Champion, travelled ...