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Ashley Randle, head chef at The Cockle at Island Harbour, has reached the semi-finals of the 2026 National Chef of the Year competition - one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the UK.

The service has been recognised for its groundbreaking Out‑of‑Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) Survival Improvement Programme. 

Lorry drivers have been advised to avoid honking their horns when they see the spotters.

The business is hoping to open in a few weeks time.

A routine town cleaning round in Cowes turned into an unusual animal rescue when Island Roads team members discovered an unexpected group of 6-legged stowaways left inside a discarded box.

Ryde Town Council is set to auction off the derelict former Vectis Hall building with no reserve price - despite spending at least £175,000 of taxpayers’ money on the project with little to show for it.

3 more senior figures, including Red Funnel CEO Fran Collins, have joined what will undoubtedly be one of the Island’s most important public discussions of the year.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (29th May 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 17636 £100.00 3270 £100.00 17873 £100.00 31 £100.00 18552 £100.00 14726 £100.00 14679 £100.00 15561 £100.00 6113 £100.00 12654 £100.00 9327

Tens of thousands of people could flock to a new seafront sports facility to play padel each year, residents and councillors heard in a talk on plans for Ryde Arena.

“My priority as leader is to ensure this council functions properly and survives,” the new leader of the Isle of Wight Council has declared.