We're offering one lucky Hidden member the chance to win a brilliant VIP experience for yourself and three guests at this staple Island summer event on Saturday 11th July! Back for 2026, the iconic Round the Island Race is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight – an island off the south coast of England. Organised by the Island Sailing Club, the race annually attracts more than 1,200 boats and around 10,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world

Some destinations just look expensive. Grand architecture, stylish cafés, boutique hotels, and postcard-perfect scenery create the impression that your bank account is about to suffer. But every now and then, you find a place that delivers luxury vibes without the luxury price tag. These are the destinations where you can sip wine in beautiful squares, stay somewhere stylish, and eat remarkably well—without completely destroying your budget. 1. Budapest, Hungary Budapest feel

Some TV shows build legendary reputations over years of brilliant storytelling. Others? They’re remembered almost entirely because of one absolutely unforgettable moment. Sometimes it’s shocking. Sometimes hilarious. Sometimes deeply bizarre. But in many cases, that single scene completely overshadowed the rest of the series. Here are five shows that live on in pop culture mainly thanks to one iconic scene. 5. ER — George Clooney’s Exit ER was a hugely successful medical dram

Here are a selection of Isle of Wight events to whet your appetite this month.

Europe does big festivals brilliantly—but beyond Oktoberfest and La Tomatina lies a stranger, more fascinating world of local celebrations. These are the festivals rooted in folklore, fire, superstition, and centuries-old traditions that most tourists never stumble across. If you’re looking for travel experiences that feel genuinely unexpected, these five under-the-radar UK and European festivals deliver exactly that. 1. Up Helly Aa Every winter, the town of Lerwick transform

Impossible crimes, baffling illusions, and clever explanations... Inspired by classic mystery shows and impossible-problem puzzles, these five cases seem supernatural at first glance — but every one has a perfectly logical solution. Can you work out the trick before the reveal? 🧠 1) The Vanishing Ring (Easy) At a dinner party, a magician borrows a woman’s ring. He places it beneath an upside-down teacup in the centre of the table. Everyone watches carefully. A cloth is place

More than 50 students took to the stage as Carisbrooke College’s first-ever Battle of the Bands brought live music, packed crowds and emotional tributes to the school hall.

Libraries in Ryde, Newport, Cowes, Sandown, Freshwater and Ventnor will host a range of events including storytelling sessions, arts and crafts and hands-on workshops.