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The Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, November 22

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 21, 2025

(Saturday, 2pm, unless otherwise stated) Football Laverstock & Ford v Cowes (3pm), Petersfield v East Cowes Vics (3pm), Newport v…

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New scheme takes root to protect hedges and trees

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2025

A new volunteer scheme has been launched to help care for much‑loved trees and hedges across the Island – and…

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Men’s 1st XI stay on top with 3-2 win over Havant in hockey

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2025

IW Men 1st XI returned to form with a well-deserved 3-2 home win over Havant, in Division Two South, and…

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Rainford and Cates masters in doubles

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by Debbie Yates Senior British Club League A full-strength Isle of Wight 2 team that included Steve Mills, back from…

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Finley is crowned Series Champion

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Young riders, Finley Manser-Grundy and Sonny Shuttleworth, travelled to Gloucestershire at the weekend for the final round of the British…

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Strong turnout for Wight Tri duathlon

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Wight Tri held the second event of its winter duathlon series on Sunday, with thirty athletes taking part in a…

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Winning Whitecroft feature in this week’s football report

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The weekend saw Whitecroft & Barton claim top spot on the Island, with a last-minute winner. There were hat-tricks for…

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by Debbie Yates The Winter League is proving interesting already, with the three divisions all dominated by teams from different…

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The Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, November 15

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 13, 2025

Weekend fixtures (all Saturday 2pm unless indicated) Football Cowes v Christchurch (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Hamworthy Recreation, Ringwood v…

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Ventnor’s and Sandown’s successes continues in rugby

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Ventnor II XV have continued their successful season, climbing to the top of the Hampshire Premiership South League after winning…

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Woodford’s weekend winners in football

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On a weekend when the skies opened up, Whitecroft & Barton progressed in Hampshire, Sandown & Lake and East Cowes…

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Happy Harry’s home hat-trick in this week’s football

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Harry Green scored a home hat-trick for Island champions, Whitecroft & Barton, there was 3 for Newport Reserves’ Ryleigh Wain,…

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Island sport fixtures for Saturday November 1

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 31, 2025

Football (Saturday 2pm unless otherwise stated) Cowes v Downton (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Andover New Street (3pm), Clanfield v…

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Finley seals series with a final-round flourish

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Testing touch tournament for Wight Wolves

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The Island Bowls report for this week

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The Island Bowls presentation evening saw Shanklin A collect the Division One trophy, with Shanklin D gaining promotion and the…

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