Sports

Residents on the Isle of Wight love their sport, it’s another one of those things that bring communities together. We published regular updates for cricket, sailing, speedway and football from local clubs.

If you have sports news to share, get in touch and we’ll share it with our wide readership.

natasha lambert and her family on Blown Away

1, August 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight sailor Natasha Lambert sets sail from Cowes in Atlantic Ocean challenge

This inspirational 23-year-old Isle of Wight sailor - who was born with cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair - has set off on her latest challenge, to sail across the Atlantic Ocean using her ‘Sip and Puff’ device and raise £30,000 for three charities

31, July 2020·1 min read

Will you ‘Go the Distance’ for Isle of Wight’s Mountbatten this summer?

Pedal for a medal throughout August to help raise much-needed money for Mountbatten. Details within

29, July 2020·2 min read

Noise and speed issues on Military Road affect lives of residents and damage businesses, says Isle of Wight MP

Bob Seely says he wants to know more about the road safety strategy and hear the reaction from parish councils and residents before reaching a view on the first Isle of Wight TT race to be held on the Island

Steve Plater and James Hillier riding the course

29, July 2020·1 min read

WATCH: Isle of Wight TT ‘Diamond Races’ – Champions riding the full course

The mighty Steve Plater and James Hillier take their machines of choice around the proposed Isle of Wight TT course, so you can see what the Diamond Races will be like

29, July 2020·5 min read

Isle of Wight TT: The Diamond Races are coming (Circuit map and photos) (updated)

All the Isle of Wight TT details you want to know, that News OnTheWight learnt when meeting the team behind the new event, including the map of the course and 200mph+ down the Military Road!

29, July 2020·2 min read

£50 bike repair vouchers issued to encourage residents onto their bikes

The first 50,000 vouchers were released last night and given on a first served basis. Details within

26, July 2020·1 min read

Marathon man collected 10 bags of rubbish during his 42nd of 50 marathons

Neil collected ten bags of litter whilst on his 42nd marathon since the end of October last year. He's raising money for mental health charity, Mind

woman working out in a gym by Danielle Cerullo

24, July 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Leisure Centres to reopen to existing members

From next week existing members of 1Leisure will be able to return to their gyms. Details within

24, July 2020·1 min read

No Isle of Wight Speedway in 2020

Isle of Wight Speedway promoters said they would not want to be responsible for introducing an outbreak of Covid-19 or increase the health risk to fans, friends, staff, sponsors, riders and management by staging a public gathering/event

23, July 2020·2 min read

‘Let’s raise as much money as we can for people who really need it’ says Harry

Harry Redknapp says “Walk for Hope is normally the biggest fundraiser so it would be fantastic to see as many people as possible out walking in their local areas. Let’s raise as much money as we can for people who really need it”

22, July 2020·1 min read

Watch: Lucky escape for jet-skier in near collision with container ship provides warning for marine police

Footage shows the moment a jet-skier almost collides with a commercial container ship in Southampton waters. Hants Marine Police say they'll prosecute any persons found doing this kind of thing

15, July 2020·1 min read

Watch: Isle of Wight’s white-tailed sea eagles flying high with paragliders

The footage shows the magnificent beauty of the white-tailed eagles, and the paragliding looks pretty appealing too

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