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

Whether you’re after handmade gifts, live music, a seasonal run or time out with loved ones, there’s plenty happening on the Island this December.

Long before every brand tried to make us cry with a soft piano cover of a 70s song, Christmas adverts were simpler. Brighter. Louder. Often a bit weird. And for kids growing up in the ’80s, ’90s or early 2000s, these ads weren’t just commercials — they were the official announcement that Christmas had started. Here are the five festive adverts that shaped childhood Decembers and still live rent-free in your memory. 5. The Coca-Cola “Holidays Are Coming” Truck (1995–present) E

Nothing captures the true spirit of Christmas quite like… total chaos in the toy aisle. Before online pre-orders, stock alerts, or next-day delivery, parents had one option: physically fight their way through December crowds to get The Toy of the Year. Here are the five infamous Christmas toys that caused genuine carnage — bruised ribs, empty shelves, and “we might have more in the stockroom” lies included. 5. Cabbage Patch Kids (1983 release) The dolls were cute. The afterma

The RSPCA Isle of Wight has launched its “Time to Give Back” Christmas campaign, urging Islanders to help protect vulnerable pets and wildlife through the winter months.

Southern Vectis driver John Berry, from Cowes, has been recognised for his community work with a Go-Ahead Group Gold Award.

We're offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to an unforgettable weekend of classical music at Robin Hill next summer. Following the success of this year’s Proms ’25 event, Classic Isle is returning with Proms ’26 as well as a second evening of world-class entertainment with A Night at the Movies , and you’ve got the chance to be at both events! Proms ’26, on Saturday 11th July, will see the esteemed Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra take to the stage for a magical e

Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham has announced that current Vice-Principal Emma Soar will take over as Principal next September.