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IW Parkrun

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 12, 2025

Alex Aldridge, Josh Price, Adam Tuck, Loulou Jewell, Georgina Trumpess and Louise Phillips led home 442 parkrunners, including first-timers Diane…

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Joy celebrates 600 Parkruns

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 9, 2025

A total of 417 Parkrunners completed the course last weekend, led by Aidan O’Driscoll, Gary Marshall, Josh Price, Claire Grace,…

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Isle of Wight Observer Aug 9, 2025

Arguably the highlight of Ventnor Cricket Club’s 175th anniversary celebrations takes place on Friday (August 15), when the famous Lashings…

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A night of fast-paced racing – and emotional tributes – took place at Smallbrook Stadium on Tuesday, as three teams…

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Steephill’s cliff-hanging climax

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Ventnor celebrated a nail-biting win with all-rounder, Dineth Thimodya, contributing with bat and ball, Shanklin moved up the table with…

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Football meets first-aid in Shanklin tournament

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Shanklin FC under-10s proudly hosted the Isle of Wight Defibrillator Tournament last weekend – a grassroots football event with a…

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Fresh from his overall win in the Evening TT Series, where he smashed the course record at the Ningwood 10,…

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Henry claims double glory

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By Andrew Griffin Osborne’s Henry Oatley made Island history last week, becoming the first Isle of Wight player to win…

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Ryde’s rowers rule the waves

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Island crews took part in the Itchen Imperial Rowing Regatta, over a 1,400 metre (1,530yd) course. Ryde Women’s Coastal Coxed…

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Cricket Roundup: A victory for Ventnor

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Last week senior sides enjoyed success over mainland sides. Ventnor’s Dineth Thimodya hit a majestic century, and there were 6…

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More than 100 children from across the Island took part in the final Chance to Shine Cricket Skills Festival of…

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Regatta rowing royalty

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The Isle of Wight Festival of Basketball delivered a packed day of games, energy and Island pride to The Bay…

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Fastnet 2025

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Large crowds gathered at Cowes and across to the west of the Island to watch the Fastnet Race make a…

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Don’t miss the Fastnet start tomorrow!

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by A & S Whitewood Tomorrow (Saturday) sees the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race from the RYS Line, Cowes,…

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Golden games for team Isle of Wight

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The 20th International Island Games, held on the Orkney Islands, has concluded with the Isle of Wight team returning home…

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