Every Christmas morning, among the bikes, consoles and carefully wrapped “main presents,” there was always one gift that raised questions. No tag from Santa. No personal connection. No explanation beyond: “Oh… I thought you might like that.” You knew instantly. This present was bought in a rush. Possibly on Christmas Eve. Possibly from a petrol station. Here are the five last-minute Christmas gifts everyone received at least once: 5. A Random Toiletry Gift Set (That You Didn’

Welcoming guests into your home is a special part of the festive season. Sara Whatley makes sure you are well prepared to be the ultimate Christmas host 

It is promoted as a time of togetherness, but for many, Christmas can be an isolating and melancholy period

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Join together as a family in the kitchen this Christmas and let your creativity flow, says Sara Whatley

A community steering group has been formed in Ventnor to explore future options for the Winter Gardens.

A 100-year-old Second World War veteran from the Isle of Wight has been honoured in a new portrait painted by a local artist.

The Duke of York pub is inviting Islanders to its first-ever Open-Air Christmas Market tomorrow.