Dress your family in the clothes provided for this nativity scene and have your photo taken free of charge in Ryde on Saturday 22nd, courtesy of volunteers from local churches.

David Rogers from All About Catering in Cowes has been dressing up as Father Christmas and raising money for two great charities since 2015, after his best friend's life was saved by firefighters and air ambulance crew. Have you spotted him yet?

The number of families living in emergency and temporary accommodation across the Island this Christmas the has been confirmed by Isle of Wight council. Some of those will be in B&Bs.

The performances will be part of a weekend of fun activities for children and families at Quay Arts, with free Christmas films at 10am and midday, workshops and making spaces and a special seasonal menu!

Many Rainbows and Brownies will be delivering hand-made Christmas gifts to Island residents, whilst others have been singing or helping other charities.

Well done to all the students who took part in last weekend's Inter Schools Mock Trial Competition at Newport Crown Court.

There'll be Santa's Grotto, loads of Christmas craft activities for kids, bake sale, entertainment and a very special hot chocolate stall. All in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

This time next year, inspirational Isle of Wight sailor, Natasha Lambert, will be embarking on the challenge of crossing the Atlantic in her new yacht, Blown Away, using just 'sip and puff' technology.

The government say Isle of Wight council has a duty to prevent homelessness, but according to estimates from a housing charity, hundreds of children on the Island will be homeless this Christmas.

New figures show the proportion of girls on the Isle of Wight getting vaccinated against the potentially cancer-causing HPV virus has fallen in recent years.

Ofsted's South East Director said schools like Cowes Enterprise College have managed to turn themselves around, but the Island is still not doing well enough for children who need extra support, such those on free school meals and those with special educational needs.