Ryde’s tiniest art gallery, Re:Box, has teamed up with Brevity – The Isle of Wight’s Literary Handbill

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is inviting Islanders to remember and celebrate loved ones by dedicating a light on its remembrance tree over this festive period.

Before the internet, we had the playground. That’s where stories spread faster than head lice, whispered behind the bike sheds or during wet playtime. Every school had that one ghost story that everyone swore was true — and no adult could ever convince us otherwise. Here are five ghostly legends that haunted every playground in Britain. 5. The Girl in the Mirror The story: You’d stand in front of a mirror — usually in the girls’ toilets — turn off the lights, chant a name (of

Halloween is all about monsters, but let’s be honest — some of them were weirdly attractive. Whether it was the hair, the attitude, or just a hint of eyeliner and danger, plenty of on-screen creatures made us feel things we didn’t quite understand at the time. So light a pumpkin-spice candle, dim the VHS-glow lighting, and let’s confess our questionable crushes. 5. David Bowie – Jareth the Goblin King (Labyrinth, 1986) The allure: A glam-rock villain with spectacular hair, a

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The chosen charity will benefit from a programme of fundraising activities, volunteer support from Red Funnel staff.

The Garlic Farm in Newchurch, Warren Farm in Totland, and Southern Co-op’s support for the Wilder Isle of Wight Community Project all received awards.

Each label tells the story behind the brew, highlighting the Island’s rich history and culture.