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    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

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    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

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    Portrait of Jeremy Corbyn

    Your Party to launch Isle of Wight branch in Newport

    felted pony

    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    Warren Farm cows in a field

    Free family farm day at Warren Farm to raise funds for Mountbatten

    Bake off ladies sitting at tables in the library with their cakes

    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

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    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

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    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

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    Island businesses invited to mark World Ocean Day with themed window displays

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    People attending the opening of GRAFT Studios

    Art studios open at Sandown’s Old Town Hall as GRAFT launches creative community hub

    Crowds on the esplanade on Armed Forces Day

    Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day cancelled in 2026 due to logistical and resourcing pressures

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    Sign up for Lifeboat Lotto and help support our independent lifeboats

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    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

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    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

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    Portrait of Jeremy Corbyn

    Your Party to launch Isle of Wight branch in Newport

    People on chairs and blankets at IW festival

    Isle of Wight Festival sets out new guidelines for use of chairs and blankets

    People attending the opening of GRAFT Studios

    Art studios open at Sandown’s Old Town Hall as GRAFT launches creative community hub

    Crowds on the esplanade on Armed Forces Day

    Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day cancelled in 2026 due to logistical and resourcing pressures

    A carer holding the hand of a patient

    Isle of Wight Council rated ‘requires improvement’ for adult social care by national regulator

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Island council pledges action after care watchdog flags areas for improvement

    Aerial shot of Vectis Hall

    Ryde Town Council to auction historic Vectis Hall with no reserve price

    Healthwatch officer (Engagement) Nathan Holt talking to Cancer Pathway Care Navigator at St Mary's

    Isle of Wight cancer patients’ experiences to shape future care at Newport event

    a yacht sailing into the sunset

    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

    Joe Robertson MP and others at Sandown Roundtable

    Sandown stakeholders meet Lloyds Bank Foundation in bid to secure future funding

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Local builder puts skills scheme at heart of Winter Gardens revival bid (updated)

    felted pony

    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    Mother and child sitting with GP

    NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight asks public to help shape future of local health services

    Storm clouds over fields by raychel sanner

    Isle of Wight Met Service warns of torrential rain moving in Monday night

    Family cycling on yhe Red Squirrel Trail

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s Red Squirrel Ride returns with new July date

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    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

    Two Hovertravel craft at Ryde

    New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

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    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    Isle of Wight East MP raises £511 Solent ferry fare in Commons energy debate

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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Robert Thompson, Chef

Michelin-star chef, Robert Thompson, first arrived on the Isle of Wight in 2008 when he joined The Hambrough in Ventnor.

He gained the restaurant a Michelin Star, retaining it for several years. He left The Hambrough in 2013, then joining The George Hotel in Yarmouth. In 2015, Robert opened his own Restaurant, Thompson’s, in Newport.

In 2024, Robert moved his restaurant to Ryde, on the ground and lower ground floors of the former Biskra Beach House.

Below are articles relating to Robert Thompson.

5, June 2013·2 min read

Darren Beevers confirmed as new Hambrough head chef

Hambrough Group confirm OnTheWight's report of two weeks ago that Darren Beevers will join them as head chef.
24, May 2013·2 min read

Name of new Hambrough chef claimed by industry pundit

The Hambrough refuse to confirm or deny the appointment, but food blogger, Chef Hermes, claims he knows who will replace Robert Thompson.
Screen grab from the Hambrough Website
15, May 2013·1 min read

Hambrough loses Robert Thompson replacement (updated)

After the fanfare of a new Chef Patron, it's revealed that John Campbell will not be joining The Hambrough Group.
Robert Thompson with The Hairy Bikers:
9, April 2013·1 min read

The Hairy Bikers meet Robert Thompson

Yet another fantastic advert for the Isle of Wight and our delicious foodie delights.
5, April 2013·1 min read

The Hambrough: Robert Thompson to leave the Island

Island ambassador Robert Thompson chef has decided to seek out a new challenge he says, as Hambrough businesses 'acquired' by Chef John Campbell.
14, March 2013·2 min read

Foodie treats and sizzling music at Isle of Arts

Here are two unbeatable offers for great music and food.
Robert Thomson
28, November 2012·1 min read

Robert Thompson backs I Love Isle of Wight Milk campaign

Ventnor-based chef adds his support to the Island milk campaign
13, November 2012·2 min read

Island tourism DMO launches master plan on Thursday

Much is expected from the new Isle of Wight Destination Management Organisation (DMO). All will be revealed on Thursday.
Robert Thomson
9, October 2012·1 min read

The Hambrough, Ventnor retains Michelin star for a fourth year

Great news for Ventnor and the Isle of Wight as Robert Thompson at The Hambrough retains its Michelin star
18, October 2011·1 min read

Michelin Chef Mixes It Up At Mill

Michelin star chef makes bread with children from Bembridge Primary at Bembridge windmill
15, August 2011·1 min read

Winter Gardens Sale: Why Are Important Details Being Withheld?

Surely the public seeing the details of what refurbishments will be carried out at the Winter Gardens shouldn't be a problem - but both the council and Robert Thompson say 'No'
20, April 2011·1 min read

Robert Thompson Preferred Bidder For Ventnor Winter Gardens (Update 2)

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