Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
10, March 2024·1 min readIndependent Ventnor shops call for community support to help revive town’s economy after difficult yearsVentnor's open for business. Despite recent hurdles, the town's spirit is high. Support local trade with a visit
23, February 2024·1 min readBahar Tandoori on Cowes High Street earns four-star hygiene ratingAfter a previous low rating, Bahar Tandoori on Cowes High Street fights back
12, February 2024·2 min readJewel of the South: Channel 5’s series delves into the lives of Isle of Wight locals and their heritageChannel 5 series captures the natural and historical allure of the Isle of Wight
8, February 2024·3 min readNominations open for Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards celebrating tourism excellenceRed Funnel Isle of Wight Awards to recognise top tourism businesses once again
6, February 2024·2 min readFood hygiene ratings: How did the Isle of Wight eateries fare?Post-Christmas food hygiene inspections grade Isle of Wight eateries
5, February 2024·1 min readRemarkable turnaround for Lake’s Ko-Sing with top food hygiene scoreDramatic improvement sees Ko-Sing secure top hygiene rating after previous criticism
5, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council tackles food hygiene backlog with new inspection planIsle of Wight council initiates programme to address food hygiene inspection backlog
16, January 2024·1 min readRobert Thompson’s new Ryde restaurant? Licence application shows plansThe application gives away the great location and says he hopes to open RTCafeGrill, as well as Thompson’s restaurant there
10, January 2024·1 min readMajor turnaround: Newport’s Kebab House achieves highest hygiene ratingNewport's Kebab House celebrates a five-star food hygiene inspection
5, January 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight food establishments rated in pre-Christmas hygiene inspectionsIsle of Wight retailers, restaurants, hotels and schools receive hygiene ratings, with many achieving high scores
4, January 2024·1 min readAward-winning restaurateur calls for government support, as hospitality sector struggles with increased pressuresGastronomy in Cowes closes, and more will follow unless Government support for the hospitality sector is forthcoming, says Tom Fahey from The Terrace
20, November 2023·2 min readBoojum and Snark announces Hat Parade photographic exhibition, insightful Cypriot event and moreThere are several free events coming up at Boojum and Snark in the next few weeks. Mark your diaries and don't miss out