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More Than £56,000 Raised For Mountbatten After Epic Lapland Husky Challenge
Participants travelled 240 kilometres through snowy conditions in the Arctic Circle, guided by experts from Global Adventure Challenges.

Dominic Kureen
May 11


More Than £30,000 Awarded To Isle Of Wight Good Causes By WightAID
More than £30,000 has been awarded to community groups and charities across the Isle of Wight in the latest grant round from WightAID.

Dominic Kureen
May 11


Free-To-Attend Community Festival Ticket To Ryde Returns For Its 12th Year This May Bank Holiday Weekend
Now in its 12th year, the free festival has become a popular fixture in Ryde’s Late May Bank Holiday celebrations.

Dominic Kureen
May 11


Win An Annual Family Membership To The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
We're offering you the chance to win a family membership to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown, valid for 12 months! To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, one lucky Hidden Island member has the chance to win an annual family membership for 2 adults and 2 children, unlocking a year of unforgettable visits. Set on the stunning coastline of Sandown Bay, the Sanctuary offers a truly special day out - where incredible animal encounters meet a powerful purpose. This is your o
jamiecrow2
May 11


Solve The Case: The Clocktower Affair
A Victorian Sherlock-Style Mystery... London, 1894. Fog curls through the narrow streets of Whitechapel as gas lamps flicker weakly against the winter gloom. At precisely midnight, the great bell of Blackthorn Clocktower tolls once… then abruptly falls silent. The following morning, the clocktower’s keeper, Mr. Alfred Wren, is found dead inside the tower mechanism room. And yet, according to every witness, the tower had been locked all night from the inside. Can you solve the
jamiecrow2
May 11


Five British Towns With the Strangest Histories
Britain is full of beautiful towns—but some come with histories so strange they sound completely made up. From plague villages and smuggling hideouts to towns built on superstition and scandal, these places prove that the UK’s past is anything but boring. Here are five British towns where the history is every bit as fascinating as the scenery: 1. Eyam — The Village That Locked Itself Away In 1665, when the bubonic plague arrived in Eyam, the villagers made an extraordinary de
jamiecrow2
May 11


Isle Of Wight Events Guide — May 2026
Here are the Isle of Wight events to look out for this month!

Dominic Kureen
May 4


Top Five European Train Journeys That Beat Flying
Flying might be faster—but it rarely competes on experience. Europe’s best train journeys turn travel into something immersive: a slow unfolding of landscapes, cultures, and quiet moments you’d completely miss at 30,000 feet. From panoramic alpine routes to coastal tracks that hug the sea, these are five European train journeys that don’t just rival flying—they make you forget it entirely. 1. Bernina Express If you only take one scenic train in Europe, make it this. The Berni
jamiecrow2
Apr 30
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