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The Old Fort in Seaview has been crowned Isle of Wight Pub & Bar of the Year 2024 in this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards.

Isle of Wight Radio's Child of Wight Awards will return later this year - and it's time to get your votes in.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is sharing top tips to stay safe around water and mud as the weather improves and people start enjoying more time outdoors.

Wessex Cancer Support has expanded its services so anyone can access cancer support online.

An array of specialist hi-tech equipment that will monitor any ongoing movement in and around Leeson Road in Ventnor has now been installed.

A West Wight road runner is celebrating - and recovering - following a brilliant performance at the London Marathon on Sunday (21) and appearance on BBC One's flagship show the following day.

The Sun Inn in Hulverstone can now be listed as an ‘Asset of Community Value’ thanks to a campaign to secure the building's future.

A Royal Navy Bomb Disposal team joined police on the Isle of Wight this morning after reports of a potential unexploded ordnance in Seaview.

Foot passengers travelling on Wightlink’s FastCats between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier will be using automatic entrance gates at both ports by early May 2024.

Householders are being urged to keep #OurStreetsNeat and #BringYourBinIn as part of a campaign to clean up the Island.

A bus crash has seen two passengers injured and the junction between George Street and Cross Street in Ryde blocked.

A land, sea and air search was triggered late last (Saturday) night by several reports that a small boat had collided with the East Cowes breakwater.

Two Islanders have been training and making painstaking sacrifices to take part in today's London Marathon, where they'll be raising funds for local good causes.

Four rogue traders have been arrested following a series of aggressive and fraudulent interactions on the Isle of Wight.

The Ward family have a massive personal mountain to climb – Jess and Dan’s son, Teddy, aged just 22 months, has been diagnosed with the life-limiting condition called mitochondrial disease.

Policing teams across the Isle of Wight have joined together as part of a high visibility proactive effort to tackle Island criminality.

APRIL marks the beginning of an ambitious artistic endeavour as muralist Alice Malia, along with a team of eight talented local artists, starts the creation of a large-scale mural on the Columbine Building in East Cowes. 

A TRIO of new acts have been announced for the Isle of Wight Festival Big Top this summer.

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub is getting ready to open its doors to the public as the Covid-19 spring vaccination programme gets underway.

More than 750 Stonegate pubs — including 20 on the Isle of Wight — are in serious danger of having pulled their last pint, the GMB Union has warned.

Richard Gadd has urged fans of his hit show Baby Reindeer to stop speculating about who the characters in his show are based on in real life.

Richard Osman has revealed three out of four of the lead characters for the forthcoming big screen adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club.

Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway has described a "gross" past audition where she had to "make out" with 10 men.

Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department has become the first album in Spotify history to reach more than 300 million streams in a single day.

The Spice Girls have reunited for one night only in a bar for Victoria Beckham's birthday.

Jamie Carragher says Liverpool's Premier League title hopes are over after their defeat at Everton - a result that prompted Jurgen Klopp to apologise to supporters.

"I just felt lost. I was thinking, where's life going now? Where's it going to take you to?"

Jamie Carragher says Liverpool's move for Arne Slot demonstrates the lack of "top managers" currently available.

In his latest column for Sky Sports, Paul Merson delivers a scathing assessment of Chelsea's recruitment and questions how they will get out of the mess they find themselves in.

A maximum of 20 points left up for grabs, four spots at London's O2, and eight players vying for their chance to be there. But just who can realistically make it to Finals Night?

Originating from the Indian subcontinent, curry has evolved and adapted to different cultures, resulting in a diverse array of delicious dishes. From creamy Thai curries to fiery Jamaican jerk chicken, here are five incredible curries from around the world that are sure to tantalize your taste buds:

Television has long been a platform for storytelling, captivating audiences with its ability to transport viewers to other worlds and challenge their perceptions. Mind-bending TV shows take this to the next level, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats with unexpected plot twists that redefine the entire narrative - here's five which left our jaws on the floor...

While many films leave a lasting impression with their compelling characters and breath-taking visuals, it's the unexpected twists that truly elevate the cinematic experience. From jaw-dropping revelations to mind-bending plot turns, here's five of our favourites:

From delicate pastries to indulgent cakes, desserts come in countless varieties, each reflecting the unique flavours and traditions of its place of origin. Let's embark on a delectable journey around the world to explore five incredible desserts that are sure to tantalize your senses:

From altering the course of history to exploring the consequences of our actions, time travel films offer a unique blend of science fiction, adventure, and philosophical exploration. While there are countless movies that delve into the intricacies of time travel, here are five of the best that have stood the test of time and continue to mesmerize audiences around the world:

Originating from the Indian subcontinent, curry has evolved and adapted to different cultures, resulting in a diverse array of delicious dishes. From creamy Thai curries to fiery Jamaican jerk chicken, here are five incredible curries from around the world that are sure to tantalize your taste buds:

Television has long been a platform for storytelling, captivating audiences with its ability to transport viewers to other worlds and challenge their perceptions. Mind-bending TV shows take this to the next level, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats with unexpected plot twists that redefine the entire narrative - here's five which left our jaws on the floor...

While many films leave a lasting impression with their compelling characters and breath-taking visuals, it's the unexpected twists that truly elevate the cinematic experience. From jaw-dropping revelations to mind-bending plot turns, here's five of our favourites:

Sara Whatley spoke to Melanie Hodson, Head of Information Support at Hospice UK about how to talk openly and honestly about death and dying

From delicate pastries to indulgent cakes, desserts come in countless varieties, each reflecting the unique flavours and traditions of its place of origin. Let's embark on a delectable journey around the world to explore five incredible desserts that are sure to tantalize your senses:

A six-a-side football programme that has already helped more than 6,000 men across the UK tackle obesity is set to kick-off on the Isle of Wight this month.

Shanklin Football Club has received a cash boost to make improvements on and off the pitch.

Two military horses which bolted and charged through central London are in a "serious condition" and have undergone operations.

When temperatures hit nearly 22C in parts of England earlier this month, people might have thought that spring had finally sprung.

A sweetener used in drinks, sauces, savoury and sweet foods and chewing gum can cause serious damage to people's health, according to a new study.

The windmill blades of the Moulin Rouge, the most famous cabaret club in Paris, have fallen off.

Dozens of whales have died after several pods washed up on the shore of a beach on the Western Australian coast.

Two Isle of Wight charities have announced events for next month's Mammal Week.

Another successful fashion show from Bellissima and Sugar & Spice Lingerie was held at Ryde Castle Hotel showing spring and summer fashions.

A brand new Isle of Wight wrestling promotion will open its doors for the first-time this weekend.

Members of the Heart Care Club voted to rebrand and rename the group on Saturday (April 20).

A charity football match will take place in Brading next month to raise money for Mountbatten.

The post office scandal extends “greatly beyond” faulty Horizon software, according to a lawyer for victims.

The SNP has terminated its power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens following a bitter row over its climbdown on climate targets.

Shares in Meta, the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have fallen sharply after the company revealed it had raised its cost forecast for the current year.

A dog who went missing in Australia for more than a fortnight has been reunited with his owners in the UK.

June gives me a wry smile when I ask her if she trusts politicians. But it soon fades.

As the year fully gets into its stride, why not immerse yourself in a new yarn from this selection of great offerings…

There’s no place like Mayflower Theatre when it comes to putting on a production to wow audiences. And this adaption of The Wizard of Oz, fresh from The London Palladium, is no exception.

This is one in a series of five walks, by Wootton Bridge Parish Council, designed to help you explore some of Wootton Bridge’s history and beautiful surroundings.

This highly anticipated match brings together football icons such as Matthew Le Tissier, James Beattie, Rickie Lambert, and Matthew Oakley, with additional names to be announced, who have graciously agreed to participate...

Back for another year, we've got a family weekend pass AND two pairs of weekend tickets to give away to this exciting, vibrant and unique Sussex festival this summer!

We've got a great chance for you to win this exceptionally delicious treat for two worth £160* at this beautiful restaurant on Ryde's coastline!

We're delighted to offer THREE bottles of this beautiful sparkling wine courtesy of Highweald Wine Of England - for April it's a lovely Ghyll Valley white...