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IW Saturday football round up – Port vanquish Vics

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2018

Newport comfortably beat their Island rivals on Saturday (December 29) in front of a bumper Christmas holiday crowd of 264…

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IW Motorcycle Club Boxing Day trial

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The Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club held its annual Boxing Day trial at Shorwell Chalk Pit. The traditional Boxing Day…

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Big Island derby as Vics and Port clash at Beatrice Avenue

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 28, 2018

History will be in the making when the intense Isle of Wight football rivalry between East Cowes Vics and Newport…

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Rugby Game played in honour of the legendary Martin “PIN” Poynter

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The family and friends of a much-loved Isle of Wight firefighter staged a rugby match in his honour on Saturday…

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Connor King Completes Speedway Warriors For 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 17, 2018

The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors Christmas Shopping spree ended earlier today when it was announced that twenty year old…

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Ryan Terry-Daley Makes It five for the Warriors

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 16, 2018

The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors speedway team have announced that they have secured the services of Ryan Terry-Daley to…

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Warriors Delight As Ben Morley Continues In 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 13, 2018

Reigning National League Riders Champion Ben Morley has given Island speedway fans a massive pre-Christmas boost with news that he…

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Warriors confirm the return of Danno Verge For 2019

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Fans favourite Danno Verge has been confirmed as the first signing for the 2019 Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors speedway…

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Speedway Warriors good to go in 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors co-promoters Barry Bishop and Martin Widman emerged from the National League AGM to delight speedway…

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Speedway Warriors scoop another prestigious award

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Just 10 days after Barry Bishop and Martin Widman were presented with a Local Heroes accolade for reviving and developing…

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Schoolboy Arthur reaches tennis nationals

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 14, 2018

Ryde Academy student Arthur Attrill has achieved the biggest win of his tennis career to date, by winning the 12…

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BEDE Events looks forward to 2019 Season

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Following a busy Eventing season in 2018, the team at BEDE Events is already making big plans for the Isle…

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Vics Ladies first ever victory in nine goal thriller

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Sunday (October 7), saw Vics Ladies play their second ever match, home to Rushmoor Community reserves. Vics Ladies started strongly,…

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Rew Valley FC needs your support as rent doubled

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 12, 2018

The Rew Valley Youth FC has seen it’s pitch rent doubled by the Island Free School. The Upper Ventnor-based club’s…

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Warriors step up for Cancer Research UK

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Last Saturday (September 15) supporters took to Andrew Younie Smallbrook circuit in Ryde to walk, ride and run laps of…

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Sandham Karts sponsors Sandown and Lake Youth FC Panthers

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