Easter in Europe isn’t just chocolate eggs and a long weekend—it’s a riot of fire, folklore, and centuries-old traditions that range from the deeply spiritual to the downright bizarre. If you time it right, you can experience a side of Europe that feels more like theatre than holiday. Here are five of the most fabulous (and wonderfully quirky) Easter celebrations across the continent. 1. The Fiery “Scoppio del Carro” in Florence In Florence, Easter Sunday comes with an explos

The evening will include a drinks reception, the film screening, and a live panel discussion and Q&A featuring local practitioners in equine and human wellbeing.

More than 50 new shows have been added to the line-up for this year’s Ventnor Fringe.

The Great RSPCA Isle of Wight Dog Walk returns this month at Havenstreet Station.

April is shaping up to be a busy month across the Isle of Wight, with Easter events, family days out and community activities taking centre stage.

Every country has its landmarks, its cuisine, its clichés—but look a little closer and you’ll find something far more interesting: the small, specific things people are really obsessed with. Not the postcard version of a place, but the everyday fixations that quietly shape how people live. Here are five of the world’s most wonderfully weird national obsessions—and what they reveal about the cultures behind them: 1. Japan’s Love Affair with Vending Machines In Japan, vending m

There’s something uniquely British about a place name that sounds like a punchline. This is a country where centuries of history, dialect, and pure mischief have combined to produce villages that seem almost designed to make you laugh. So instead of chasing landmarks or ticking off must-sees, why not build a road trip around the names alone? Here are five gloriously ridiculous stops that prove Britain doesn’t take itself too seriously: 1. Scratchy Bottom, Dorset Tucked beneat

Freshwater Parish Council has launched a creative fundraising initiative to support the proposed Freshwater Skatepark and Pump Track.