From throwing on the potter’s wheel to exploring hand-building techniques, the classes cover a wide variety of traditional pottery skills.

Southern Vectis engineering technician Sam Wenman is celebrating this week — after being named employee of the year by the Isle of Wight bus operator.

An Isle of Wight beach has been named as one of the world’s most distinctive by travel website TripAdvisor.

No tricks, no repeats — just five clever challenges to stretch your brain! 🧠 1) The Invisible Purchase (Easy) A man walks into a shop and buys something. He leaves the shop without carrying anything, yet the cashier is completely satisfied. What did he buy? 🧠 2) The Silent Alarm (Easy) Every night, a woman sets an alarm for 6:00 a.m. Yet she almost never hears it ring. Why not? 🧩 3) The Three Switches (Medium) Outside a closed room are three switches. Inside the room is a

There’s a very specific kind of pop culture shock that hits in adulthood: You’re casually listening to a beloved classic… when someone smugly announces: “Actually, that’s a cover.” Suddenly your entire musical reality collapses. Here are five songs that fooled an entire generation into thinking they were the original — until the truth emerged. 5. “Tainted Love” — Soft Cell (Originally Gloria Jones) For years, this felt like peak ’80s synth-pop perfection. That iconic bassline

Robin Hill Adventure Park has announced a major new addition for families — Robin’s Nest, an all-weather indoor soft play centre set to open in March 2026. The new attraction, which takes over the former 4D cinema building, will feature dedicated play zones for toddlers and older children, including an obstacle course, ball pool, interactive LED floor, crawl tubes, and both vertical and spiral slides. There will also be a comfortable viewing area for parents with nearby refre

The study is currently seeking healthy adults aged 20–80.

Ah yes — the classic TV tradition: A character exists. Appears regularly. Then one day… simply ceases to exist. No farewell. No storyline. No acknowledgement from anyone still on screen. Here are five legendary vanishing acts. 5. Judy Winslow — Family Matters The most infamous disappearance in sitcom history. One episode she’s part of the family. Next episode? Gone. Forever. No one mentions her again. TV lesson learned: Even relatives are optional. 4. Chuck Cunningham — Happy