The Isle of Wight is a nationally important stronghold for our native red squirrels, and ongoing monitoring is vital to ensure their protection.

Before health and safety forms, risk assessments, and “supervised public displays,” there was one man — usually your dad — armed with a box of questionable fireworks, a lighter, and unwavering confidence. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, Bonfire Night was less about organised fun and more about lighting something potentially explosive in your back garden and hoping for the best. Here are five fireworks that somehow passed as “safe for home use” — and the memories (and minor singes)

Every November, we’d dutifully colour in a picture of Guy Fawkes, make a wobbly cardboard Houses of Parliament, and chant 'Remember, remember the fifth of November' as if we were about to uncover a national secret. But here’s the thing — a lot of what we were told about Bonfire Night wasn’t exactly true. Between playground retellings, half-remembered lessons and a few centuries of propaganda, the real story of Guy Fawkes is a bit messier (and less heroic) than we learned at s

Bus drivers across the Isle of Wight will be proudly displaying poppies this Remembrance season, as Southern Vectis shows its support for the Royal British Legion.

The offer applies across Red Funnel’s entire fleet for travel on Saturday 8, Sunday 9 and Tuesday 11 November, to and from the Isle of Wight.

The Red Lion Inn, Freshwater is celebrating after being named in the UK’s 100 Best Pubs 2025 list by The Good Food Guide.

The restaurant, run by students under the guidance of experienced staff, provides hands-on experience in a real working environment.

Luccombe Hall is shortlisted for Small Hotel of the Year, while Luccombe Manor is a finalist for Dog Friendly Business of the Year.