The festive season is here, and the Isle of Wight Council has announced changes to waste, recycling, and garden collection services over Christmas and New Year.

These tasty fruit rolls can be made ahead of time and then heated up before adding a glossy glaze and citrus icing, making them the perfect morning treat for Christmas Day 

Plans for a new doggy day care in an Isle of Wight town have been given the go ahead.

Bring nature into your home by using the fruits and foliage from your garden to decorate your home this Christmas

The Isle of Wight community is being thanked after more than £35,000 worth of toys were donated to Isle of Wight Radio’s Christmas Toy Appeal this year.

Because nothing says festive cheer like emotional scarring you didn’t see coming! 5. The EastEnders Christmas Episode (Pick Any Year) If you grew up in the UK, you already know: EastEnders doesn’t do “jolly Christmas specials.” It does: Divorce papers Massive arguments Betrayal Someone dramatically storming out while the Queen’s speech plays Kids would sit down expecting mince pies and family fun. Instead, they got existential dread. Thanks, BBC. 4. The Snowman (Yes, the Enti

Kids today will never know the drama, the anticipation, or the raw power of believing one toy would reshape your entire existence. Here are the presents we truly thought would unlock a better, more magical version of ourselves. 5. A Tamagotchi (Your First Taste of Responsibility) You didn’t just want a toy — you wanted a new identity. You were going to become: A responsible pet parent A digital caregiver Basically a mini adult Instead, it died at school on day two and you spi

Flo Whitaker takes a look at this much-maligned, yet highly-versatile plant