A special day for Barry, the first recipient of Age UK Isle of Wight’s Gift of Friendship programme, has highlighted the power of connection, kindness, and community support.

Due to the severity of the situation, the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance — Helimed 21 — was dispatched.

(c) Natasha Edwards/Garlic Farm Natasha Edwards, director and co-owner of The Garlic Farm, has become the first person from the Isle of Wight to be awarded a prestigious Nuffield Farming Scholarship, completing a year of global travel and research. Over the past year, Natasha has visited farms in New Zealand, the USA, India, and Denmark, exploring how farming businesses can create positive social and environmental impact while remaining financially sustainable. Founded in 194

The funding will support a minimum of 5,071 spaces across 29 sites, with an extra £4,000 allocated for SEND.

An Island-wide celebration of nature, community and sustainability is set to return this summer, with the Biosphere Festival back for 2026.

The company says it spent around £5.2 million with Isle of Wight businesses last year and currently employs around 200 local people.

A shocking image showing dozens of dogs rescued from a single property has led the RSPCA to deny claims it was created using artificial intelligence.

Yazmin, who has worked across multiple hospital departments and balanced family life with her career, was diagnosed five months ago with Functional Neurological Disorder.