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Cowes CC U14's have secured the indoor league and cup double following a victory against Arreton Buzzards last week. On the evening of 4th April, Cowes CC U14's defeated the Buzzards in the final of the U14 Indoor Cup at ...

The indoor bowlers of the Isle of Wight Community Club in Cowes completed their season with 3 days of club finals over the weekend of 21st-23rd March. Events got underway on Friday with the triples. The game was close but ...

Creative Island has announced the successful securing of £704,000 in funding, including £440,000 from Arts Council England, to deliver a year-long programme of cultural activity across the Isle of Wight. The project will celebrate the Island as a forward-looking and ...

Quay Arts, Newport hosted the launch party for this year's Isle of Wight Open Studios programme last week (Wednesday 2nd April). with an official opening by High Sheriff Graham Biss BEM JP. Examples of what can be seen and experienced ...

Cowes Sea Cadets have announced the arrival of their brand-new safety and training vessel, the Highfield Patrol 540. This incredible upgrade marks a new chapter for the cadets, enhancing their maritime training and safety capabilities. The Highfield Patrol 540, purchased ...

Godshill's Olive Garden tea rooms will be converted into a 3-bedroom house, with a smaller replacement tea room built alongside. County Hall has given Daniel Palmer consent to turn The Olive Garden cafe and tea rooms on the High Street ...

Islanders are being reminded to use the right NHS services during the Easter holidays to ensure emergency departments remain available for those in urgent need. With NHS services expected to be busy over the bank holiday period, NHS Hampshire and ...

Ryde Town Council has announced a brand new partnership with Department in order to provide much-needed public toilet facilities in the heart of the town. Department have offered to open their toilets to the public and Ryde Town Council will ...

A 58-year-old woman from the Isle of Wight, who nearly flipped her Honda whilst more than 4x the drink drive limit, has been handed a suspended prison sentence.  Amanda Stables, of Brook Road in Chessell, previously admitted drink driving at ...

A competition has been launched by Blackgang Chine to find the next rising DJ talent to perform alongside Radio 1’s Charlie Hedges at this year’s Sunset Sessions. The unique clifftop DJ night has cemented itself as a firm favourite on ...