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Discount scheme on offer to budding sports stars

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A scheme which helps future Isle of Wight sports stars reach their full potential has been launched for 2019. The…

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14 riders crossed the Solent for trails championships

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The Isle of Wight was well represented at the final round of the Southern centre trials championships last weekend, when…

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Isle of Wight Speedway To Hold Fans Forum

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 3, 2019

As preparations continue for the 2019 speedway season, Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors co-promoters Barry Bishop and Martin Widman will…

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Extreme Cross Country Running Event was a huge success

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More than 450 runners took to the start line of the fifth edition of The Abominable Snowman Tough 10 running…

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IW Saturday football round up – Port vanquish Vics

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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