Despite thousands of crossings already being booked, the ferry operator says many eligible teenagers are still yet to use the scheme.

Hundreds of runners descended on the West Wight over the weekend for the Isle of Wight Festival of Running.

Not every trip needs a packed itinerary. Sometimes the best holidays are the ones where you slow down, linger over lunch, wander without a map, and let the day unfold at its own pace. For those moments, a small town beats a big city every time. These are the places where café terraces spill into sunny squares, evenings stretch long into the night, and nobody seems in much of a hurry. Here are five European towns made for a long, lazy summer weekend. 1. Annecy, France Nestled

Smoke, mirrors, misdirection... and a healthy dose of logic. Welcome to a night at the theatre, where nothing is quite as it seems. These five mysteries appear impossible at first glance, but each has a perfectly rational explanation. Can you spot the trick before the curtain falls? 🧠 1) The Disappearing Dove (Easy) A magician places a white dove into a small wooden box on stage. The audience watches as he closes the lid, taps the box three times with a wand, and immediately

☕ A new community space offering calm, companionship and support for carers, bereaved people and those feeling isolated has opened at Colwell Baptist Church.

More than 600 children from 22 primary schools across the Isle of Wight attended the RIWAS Education Day at the County Showground.

A fox cub has been rescued on the Isle of Wight after a complex and emotional operation involving homeowners, volunteers and utility staff.

With Luke joining his teammates for the occasion, the day carried significance far beyond the results on the pitch.