Time to Spring forward!
By Harriet Kent As we slowly unfurl ourselves from the slippery grips of a particularly wet and soggy Winter, we look forward to
Who’s to blame?
With the government’s recent bail-out of FlyBe, by deferring their tax bill and cutting airport taxes for internal flights, what exactly does that
Island in the running for top holiday spot
For the second time in a couple of years, the Isle of Wight is in the running for a prestigious BBC Countryfile Magazine
Moving forward with the IW Story Festival 2020 – exciting times ahead!
There are exciting times ahead for the IW Story Festival, as it takes on a brand new identity for 2020. The community-focused, family-friendly,
Brading – a colourful history
Ye Kynges Towne - so-called because in 1280, King Edward I granted the town its first Charter, of Bradynge (Brading) - has a
Stop and think: can I buy it locally?
Before you rush headlong to your computer with credit card in hand, it’s worth giving a thought to all those hard-working small traders
Winter at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Islander Dec 19 The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary cares for over 90 donkeys. They are looked after by a very
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a sprig and a snog!
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a few sprigs of holly around the house, and that cheeky kiss under the mistletoe. Holly and
Take the plunge with a hot tub
RHF Garden Buildings & Spas are now the Island’s official retailer of luxurious Aspen, Far East and Sunbelt Hot Tubs and Swim Spas
Wrappings that won’t cost the earth
One minute you have a pile of tempting, sparkly-looking presents glittering under the Christmas tree, and the next, they’ve all been enthusiastically torn
10 things you didn’t know about mistletoe
Kissing under the mistletoe is a much-loved Christmas tradition, and this pretty plant’s pearlescent white berries are a welcome sign of the festive
Beware of diamonds as an investment
Islander Dec 19 As the well-worn saying goes ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’. But if you don’t handle them, and