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A curry chef from an acclaimed Bangladeshi restaurant on the Isle of Wight has been named Chef of the Year 2025 at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

The Isle of Wight Radio Christmas Toy Appeal is back for 2025 - once again aiming to spread festive cheer to thousands of children across the Island who might otherwise go without a gift this Christmas.

BREAKING: 59-year-old Timothy Cale has been found guilty of causing the death of a cyclist following a fatal collision in Shorwell more than 3 years ago.

FastCat sailings between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde have resumed from the North End berth today (Monday), following essential maintenance works that temporarily shifted operations to the South End berth. The first sailing from the reinstated berth departed at 12:15, marking ...

Shanklin Sandown rowers Anna Scott and Esme Walters celebrated championship success at the Hants & Dorset Rowing Association’s annual presentation dinner in Eastleigh.

A Shanklin hotel is at the heart of a new approach to addiction recovery on the Isle of Wight, as Get Into Recovery CIC officially launches at Somerton Lodge.

Residents at Ryde Village, Southern Housing’s extra care scheme in Woodland View, have made over 500 handmade poppies to raise funds for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. The initiative was launched at the beginning of this year and has ...

Orchard House welcomed visitors into an atmosphere of honour, reflection, and heartfelt remembrance yesterday (Remembrance Sunday). Upon entering the home, guests were greeted by a stunning Remembrance installation, thoughtfully created by our Lifestyle Team to pay tribute to the brave ...

Ventnor RFC’s unstoppable form continued as both their senior sides secured emphatic victories on Saturday – the 1st XV thrashing Eastleigh 81–0 away, while the 2nd XV overpowered Christchurch 45–7 at Watcombe Bottom.

Aspire Ryde has launched its Winter Fundraising Campaign to support individuals and families across the Isle of Wight who are struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.