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1st degree black belt grade for dedicated Dan Moss

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2020

Newport Shotokan Karate club member Dan Moss successfully graded for his 1st degree black belt (Sho-Dan) at a recent Shotokan…

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Round the Island Rowing Race set for September

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2020

An exciting new rowing race has been launched by the organisers of Round the Island Race, the Island Sailing Club…

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Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry Postponed

Carole Dennett Mar 13, 2020

The Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry has been postponed. The decision has been taken due to the…

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Vics game called off again

IW Galleries Mar 10, 2020

East Cowes Vics’ Wessex League Division One game at Laverstock and Ford tonight (Tues) has been postponed because of a…

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Brading to face Shanklin in final at Cowes Sports

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The first all-Island Hampshire Intermediate Trophy football final, between Brading and Shanklin, will take place at Cowes Sports’ ground, Westover…

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World Championships spot for Kim Murray

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Kim Murray from Binstead has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Winter Games World Championships in the skeleton…

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Last chance for early bird entry to Round The Island Race 2020

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With just a few days to go until Early Bird entries close on 1 st February, competitors are encouraged to…

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Vectis u13s travelled to Southsea for their first games of the season

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

Vectis u13s travelled to Southsea for a three way header for their first games of the season against USP and…

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‘Rider Of The Year’ Connor King re-signs for 2020

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

Connor King, crowned the Isle of Wight speedway rider of the year for 2019, will be back at the Smallbrook…

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Formula 2 Speedway to be trialled at Smallbrook

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

Fans of the Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors and the Plymouth Gladiators will be treated to further speedway innovation at…

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Novice rower completes his 10-mile challenge

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 5, 2019

Tom Wilkinson is 68 and has been rowing for less than a year, but to raise funds for Shanklin Age…

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Draper takes over as Yachtsmen manager

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2019

Max Draper has been appointed new manager of Wessex League, Premier Division side Cowes Sports, with former boss becoming the…

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New manager revealed for East Cowes Vic football club

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East Cowes Victoria football Club have appointed Richie Woodburn to be their new first team manager. The club received many…

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Exclusive interview with Steve Rutter

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 20, 2019

Cowes Sports FC manager and Chelsea FC Foundation IOW Coordinator, Steve Rutter, talks exclusively this week to the IW Observer…

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Brighstone pupils’ efforts bring their just rewards

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 14, 2019

Brighstone Primary School were celebrating this half term with the arrival of their free Premier League kit bag. As part…

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Judi lifts Ryde’s Morgan Trophy

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 13, 2019

Judi Matthews was the winner of the Ryde Golf Club Ladies’ section Beth Morgan Trophy. Judi won Division Two with…

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