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Together We Grow

Care In the Garden is a nursery with a difference. Not only can you find all the usual lovely plants, gifts and a welcome cuppa here, but so much more besides. Sara Whatley finds out more...

Island Update: May 2025

Your community news, achievements and feel-good stories...

Entertainment Guide: May 2025

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley Live at Shanklin Theatre Friday 16th May Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Bob Marley’s greatest hits...

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Mourns Loss Of Casper The White Lion

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown has lost one of its most beloved big cats. Following a recent deterioration in health, Casper...

Community News

Isle Of Wight Youth Trust Named Overall Winner Of 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards

Isle of Wight Youth Trust (IOWYT) has been chosen as the overall winner of a top national award for its outstanding work supporting the...

Vectis Radio In Shout Out For Volunteers

Vectis Radio CIC, the Island's Community Radio Station, is calling for volunteers to help behind the scenes. Station Manager, Ian Mac...

Number One Success For Shanklin Chart Topper Georgia

Shanklin's rising star Georgia Nicole is celebrating after reaching the summit of the South Coast Music Charts. Georgia is the first...

Isle Of Wight Chamber Business Award Winners For 2025 Announced

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 with WRS have been presented in a glittering ceremony hosted by TV and radio...

Hidden Island

Win A Family Ticket For The 'Two Ports Cruise' of Cowes And Portsmouth with Solent Cruises

To celebrate 60 years in business, Solent Cruises, the winner of IW Radio’s Family Business of the Year (in our Best in Business Awards...

Win An Annual Pass To The Phoenix Zone Gym

Are you a fitness lover or wanting to work out more? We've got FIVE annual passes to give away with this brilliant Cowes - based gym! The...

Win A Pair Of Lawn Tickets To Osborne Proms '25

We're offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to an unforgettable evening of classical music under the stars! This summer...

Win A Pair Of Mark's Shed Weekend Passes At Cowes Fringe Festival 2025

We're offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to an unmissable music extravaganza as part of this fantastic Island arts...

Food And Drink

Recipe: Chocolate, Banana & Pecan Cookies

These scrumptious fudgy cookies are a decadent treat for the whole family – delicious after a brisk autumn walk with a warming cup of...

Recipe: Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pies

These warming and hearty fillers have succulent chicken, chestnut mushrooms and artichokes in a delicious creamy sauce flavoured with...

Recipe: Hearty Beef & Pumpkin Stew

This is the perfect, homely dinner to look forward to as the autumn nights draw in. Adele Trathan explains how to make this delicious...

Recipe: Autumn Minestrone Soup

This is a hearty autumn or early winter version of Minestrone Soup served with a lovely homemade pesto. Containing such a variety of...

Home And Garden

Blooming Times: Winter Wonders

Flowering in the coldest months may seem counter- intuitive, but from a plant’s perspective, there is a distinct advantage – a lack of...

Blooming Times: The Answer Lies In The Soil

Soil is the gardener’s greatest asset. Understand it, look after it – and many of your horticultural problems will resolve themselves,...

Blooming Times: Heavenly Hyacinths

Versatile, easy-going hyacinths bring colour and scent indoors and out, writes Flo Whitaker History is a fickle thing – our memories are...

Homes Extra: Restore, Repair, Recycle

Delve into the world of pre-loved furniture and upcycling projects with Sara Whatley, plus industry expert tips and advice from The...

Stuff We Like!

Five Ancient Mysteries We Might Never Know The Answer To

Despite our modern technology and relentless pursuit of knowledge, some riddles of the ancient world remain unsolved. From cryptic...

Five Brilliant Brain Teasers For The Week

Looking to give your brain a mid-week stretch or challenge your friends with clever riddles? This collection of five brilliant brain...

Five British Victorian Cakes You Need to Try at Home

The Victorian era was not only a time of social reform, scientific progress, and Queen Victoria’s lengthy reign—it also marked a golden...

Five Obscure May Traditions Celebrated in the UK

While May Day and the crowning of the May Queen are well-known springtime customs in the UK, there exists a wealth of lesser-known...