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Celebrate sports excellence on the Isle of Wight by nominating for the 2025 Sports Achievement Awards
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
13, August 2024·1 min readRyde and Sandown Beach Lifeguards complete annual cross-Solent swim for charityBeach Lifeguards swim across Solent, raising funds for lifesaving gear and programmes. Donate to show your support
13, August 2024·4 min readSandown Regatta draws record crowds with a vibrant weekend of family entertainmentRecord-breaking attendance at Sandown Regatta, filled with entertainment, parade, and evening fireworks
8, August 2024·1 min readSandown author Gareth Wokes debuts charming children’s book ‘Mojo at the Seaside’A spaceship robot turns saviour in Gareth Wokes’s new book for young readers
8, August 2024·1 min readHabitual Newport shoplifter jailed for multiple retail theft offencesSerial shoplifter convicted and sentenced following a string of Newport thefts.
7, August 2024·4 min readCelebrity milliner David Shilling endorses Sandown’s hatmaking ahead of Regatta extravaganza this weekendSandown Bay Regatta delivers a seaside extravaganza this weekend with a historic hat parade and more
6, August 2024·1 min readBrave local man’s daring rescue underlines critical role of supervision on beachesHeroic swimmer rescues two young boys from capsized kayak off Sandown Beach on Sunday evening, whilst host family was seemingly oblivious to what had unfolded
30, July 2024·2 min readUnleash your creativity at Sandown’s free Regatta Hat FactoryFree Regatta Hat Factory workshops offer creative hat-making for Sandown Regatta. Wednesdays to Sundays 12pm-8pm
29, July 2024·2 min readSandown sees thousands gather for traditional carnival parade and a day of summer festivitiesFollowing carnival joy, Sandown anticipates the excitement of the upcoming Bay Regatta
24, July 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight’s ‘Food on The Move’ secures £20,000 grant for community support (updated)Isle of Wight food initiative gets £20,000 boost to support vulnerable residents
23, July 2024·2 min readExperience the joy of Sandown’s free family carnival this weekendSandown's Saturday filled with free family fun, music, and exciting parades
22, July 2024·2 min readSandown’s Flying Forties weekend brings 1940s charm and charity support togetherVisitors enjoyed vintage charm at Sandown Airport's Flying Forties event, supporting local museum and charities
22, July 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Marlins celebrate 70th Pier2Pier Swim with record turnoutOver 150 swimmers tackled the Bay in the 70th Pier2Pier Swim Challenge