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Children at Cowes Primary School pupils had hands-on experience with drumming styles from different cultures recently. The drums included Djembe drums from Africa and Dhol drums from India. Around a quarter of Cowes Primary school pupils come from a foreign ...

Harwoods Division 1 leaders Ventnor had a lucky escape at Cowes Community Club, beating Northwood St Johns after trailing by 2 goals with 10 minutes to play to retain top spot in Isle of Wight Division 1. Northwood opened the ...

5 Army Cadet Force volunteers from the Isle of Wight were among 57 to be presented with the King's Coronation Medal by the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire and the County’s Honorary Colonel, Nigel Atkinson. The King Charles III Coronation Medal ...

Isle of Wight athlete Kelly Sotherton won 9 podium places for England and Great Britain in major championships in 3 events: the Heptathlon, Pentathlon and 4 X 400 relay, making her a real sporting legend. She also took 7 gold ...

A 29-year-old heavy goods driver crashed his personal car in the village of St Helens after consuming 4 pints of alcohol, a court has heard. Matthew Rowbotham, of Buttercup Glade, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Friday ...

Newport have gone 6th in Wessex Division1 by beating Amesbury Town by the best of 3 goals in a physical game at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Saturday). The Port began the game poorly, conceding a goal in the 10th minute ...

1 person is being treated for the effects of smoke inhalation following a property fire in Ryde this evening (Saturday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is currently on scene at Milligan Road, where a small kitchen ...

The gaping divide between Island MPs on the Government’s devolution vision shows no signs of narrowing following news of delayed Isle of Wight elections. In light of the Isle of Wight’s inclusion in Whitehall’s fast-track devolution programme on Wednesday, MP ...

Red Funnel’s commitment to supporting the local community was highlighted last week, as team members gathered at the Isle of Wight Foodbank to celebrate a successful year of support. The ferry operator’s annual cheque presentation event affirmed the final funds ...

The dream of playing the Isle of Wight Festival mainstage could become a reality for local young musicians. The Wight Noize initiative was conceived by Platform One, who have strived to develop opportunities for young bands, artists, and musicians resident ...