Hollywood loves bringing old ideas back to life. Sometimes, however, the announcement of a reboot is met with more groans than excitement. Why remake something people already love? Can a new cast possibly live up to the original? Will the new version simply feel like a pale imitation? Every now and then, though, a reboot comes along and proves the doubters wrong. It might take the original premise in a fresh direction, introduce a brilliant new cast or simply be much better t

There are ordinary TV endings, and then there are cliffhangers. The sort of endings that leave you staring at the credits, immediately looking for someone to discuss them with and wondering how on earth you're supposed to wait until the next episode. Before streaming made it possible to watch entire seasons in a weekend, a truly spectacular cliffhanger could dominate conversations for months. But even today, there are some TV endings that have become part of popular culture.

Movie villains are usually there to be defeated. They're the characters we're supposed to boo, fear and ultimately celebrate seeing brought down by the hero. But every now and then, a villain comes along who is so charismatic, entertaining or oddly convincing that you find yourself questioning which side you're actually on. They're still the bad guys. You know that. And yet, somewhere along the way, you start hoping they might just get away with it. Here are five movie villai

Step back nearly 2,000 years and see if you can solve five puzzles inspired by the world of ancient Rome. From gladiators and emperors to Roman roads and mysterious inscriptions, this week's brain teasers take us back to one of history's most fascinating civilisations. We've got two easier riddles, two medium challenges and one tricky puzzle for anyone who thinks they could have survived a day in ancient Rome. 🧠 1) The Roman Road (Easy) A Roman soldier is travelling along a

An Isle of Wight businessman has completed a gruelling 100km trek through the Colombian jungle in memory of his sister Zoe.

A once-clinical room at St Mary’s Children’s A&E has been transformed into a colourful, calming space — with young Islanders helping design the artwork.

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has officially become Newport & Carisbrooke Town Council — but it's business as usual for residents.

Five people have been rescued after a motor boat ran aground at Bembridge Ledge. Emergency services were called to the scene on Tuesday evening.