Crowds of swimmers braved the icy December waters around the Isle of Wight for a festive dip in the sea today (December 26, Boxing Day). See our gallery of photos above Popular spots like Sandown, ...

The UK could be set to get an extra bank holiday in 2025, as the country marks two major anniversaries, reports suggest. The Daily Express reports that the Government has not yet decided which weekend ...

ISLE of Wight rowers finished the year in style by winning national awards. Members of Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club won at the British Rowing Awards 2024. Lesley Walters won the Talent Development ...

The Isle of Wight is a prime destination for holidays, but where should tourists stay? We took a look at the best Isle of Wight hotels for summer holidays 2025, as rated by Tripadvisor. 1. Luccombe ...

From grabbing a bargain to sea swimming and watching traditional sporting events, people have indulged in a range of Boxing Day activities.

Barcelona AVRFCB have gained a number of back-to-back promotions and with Peña graduating into the senior team, rose to fourth in the Spanish top flight. That rapid rise was due in no small part to ...

A piece of jewellery, sold at Sainsbury’s and Matalan, has been recalled due to a “serious chemical risk”. The Beeline Belly Bar, which has a pendant shaped like a daisy attached to it, has been ...

In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting ...

AN ISLE of Wight man accused of making improvised explosives will go before a judge early next year. The case of George Swain, of Mary Rose Avenue, Wootton Bridge, was heard before Portsmouth ...

This winter, you can sign up for a once-in-a-lifetime challenge, husky sledding in Sweden’s Arctic Circle with the Lapland Husky Trail – all in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight. In partnership ...

Beyond Paradise's Christmas Special for 2024 will air at 9pm on BBC One on Friday, December 27. Once the episode has aired it will become available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

Traffic taking turns due to gas main work on St Andrews Way both ways at Bound Road. Until 15th January 2025.