Sequels get a bad rap. Often they’re lazy cash-ins, rehashing ideas nobody wanted and reminding us why the original was special. But sometimes, a sequel sneaks up out of nowhere, exceeds all expectations, and becomes something truly memorable — even if no one was asking for it in the first place. Here are five sequels that stunned audiences by being surprisingly brilliant. 5. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) The original Terminator was already a cult classic — gritty, tense,

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Here's your Isle of Wight Events Guide for March 2026!

Hundreds of families turned out for this year’s Isle of Wight Story Festival, as celebrated authors, illustrators and TV stars took over Quay Arts in Newport.

The Vectis Youth Bellringers will travel to Nottingham on 4 July to take part in the Ringing World National Youth Competition.

Freshwater Independent Lifeboat is calling on Islanders to get behind a major fundraising campaign to help complete vital improvements to its lifeboat station.

From throwing on the potter’s wheel to exploring hand-building techniques, the classes cover a wide variety of traditional pottery skills.

Southern Vectis engineering technician Sam Wenman is celebrating this week — after being named employee of the year by the Isle of Wight bus operator.