LONG before the Christmas presents were wrapped and the Christmas turkey went in the oven, Easter eggs started appearing on the shelves of Isle of Wight supermarkets. Yesterday, on Christmas Eve, ...

But, on this Christmas Day, we cannot help but think of those for whom the devastating effects of conflict – in the Middle East, in Central Europe, in Africa and elsewhere – pose a daily threat to so ...

Sir Brian May, Kylie Minogue and and Sir Paul McCartney are among the host of famous faces to share festive well-wishes on Christmas Day. The Queen guitarist, 77, treated fans to a video of him ...

Almost 800 runners, many wearing Father Christmas and elf costumes, crossed the finish line at the landmark Belfast venue.

The Government has set out plans to end the use of three pesticides that are lethally toxic to bees and other vital pollinators. Neonicotinoids were banned in the UK in 2018, but have been authorised ...

Migrants have been crossing the English Channel in small boats on Christmas Day. Several boats were seen making the dangerous journey from France on Wednesday morning, with more expected to follow ...

A SYNCHRONISED skating team with strong Island connections has won several medals in two top ranking competitions. Solent Synchro, based at Gosport Ice Rink and comprising skaters from across the Isle ...

A lecture is set to explore Britain's best-loved Baroque country houses, including Blenheim Palace and Chatsworth House. The Arts Society Isle of Wight has organised the lecture, which will be ...

The long-life food items were collected at the Tesco Winter Food Collection from November 25 to 30, at Ryde, Sandown and Ventnor stores.

MUCH-LOVED local entertainer Derek Sandy has sent a special Christmas message, and sings a festive favourite to County Press readers across the Isle of Wight, from his Caribbean retreat.   SCROLL DOWN ...

Sir Keir Starmer pleaded for patience over his drive to improve living standards, warning it “will take some time” for people to feel the benefits. The Prime Minister hopes changes to planning rules, ...