Set in the early years of the Second World War, the novel brings to life the story of nurse Peggy, inspired by the real experiences of Cooper’s parents.

Young people across the Isle of Wight are invited to send in their work for the first issue, which will be printed in full colour on A5 pages.

You’d think children’s television would be a safe space — bright colours, cheerful theme tunes, maybe a talking animal or two. And yet, somehow, British kids’ TV in the ‘80s and ‘90s was absolutely full of characters that could haunt your dreams for decades. Whether they were puppets, humans in questionable makeup, or unholy stop-motion creations, these villains were nightmare fuel disguised as family entertainment. So let’s face the fear: here are five kids’ TV baddies who w

For every PlayStation or Game Boy that ruled the world, there were a handful of consoles that almost made it — clever, weird, or just ahead of their time. Some were marketing disasters. Some were too expensive. Some were just too cool for their own good. These are the retro consoles that burned brightly, briefly, and then vanished, leaving behind a trail of fond memories, weird peripherals, and second-hand eBay searches at 2 a.m. 5. Sega Dreamcast (1999) The idea: Sega’s come

Northwood House played host to a night of celebration yesterday as the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards returned for their sixth year.

The free event, taking place on Sunday 30th November from 1pm to 4pm, aims to honour those who have served in the Armed Forces.

Following the huge success of this summer’s Proms ’25, Classic Isle is bringing two nights of world-class live music back to Robin Hill Adventure Park...

Ryde will glow once again this winter as Merry & Bright: Festival of Light returns.