Once upon a time, Christmas parties weren’t all grazing boards, miniature brioche sliders, and things sprinkled with rosemary “for the aesthetic.” No — in the ’80s and ’90s, our festive buffets were an unapologetic collage of beige, jelly-based experimentation, and supermarket madness. Some of these snacks were iconic. Some were deeply questionable. And some simply evaporated from the shelves when society collectively realised they probably shouldn’t exist. Here are the top f

We’ve all done it. Rolled our eyes. Scoffed. Said things like, “Ugh, this again?” But deep down — deep, deep down — we knew the truth: these retro Christmas songs absolutely slapped, and we belted them out the moment no one was around. Here are the top five festive bangers you spent your childhood pretending to hate… while quietly living for every second. 5. “Merry Christmas Everyone” — Shakin’ Stevens (1985) You absolutely pretended this was “your mum’s music.” But those jin

Set in an atmospheric 1940s world deep inside the historic fort, guests will question suspects, follow clues, and navigate a web of wartime intrigue.

The newly formed Godshill Guisers are set to spread festive cheer with performances of a traditional Christmas Mummers play in the village today

The charity says animals like Bryony — a dog found abandoned in a caravan, left scared and neglected — highlight why support is so vital.

Isle of Wight indie stars Wet Leg have dropped a brand-new music video for their track Pokémon, fresh off the back of three Grammy Award nominations.

The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival is back, bringing festive lights, music, and community cheer to the village from 4th–7th December. The celebrations kick off on Wednesday 3rd December with the Mountbatten Hospice Lights of Love Carol Service at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, with the lights switched on from 6:45pm. Across the four main festival days, visitors can explore over 150 decorated Christmas trees at eight venues, including St Mary’s Church, Brighstone Methodist Churc

Network Ryde has honoured 27 young people for completing their Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards at a special ceremony.