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Top 10 sunniest places in the UK (2025)

Top 10 sunniest places in the UK (2025)

When you think of the UK, the weather is probably not something you're too hopeful for, but we do get a fair bit in the south. Here's are the 10 sunniest places in the UK according to 30 years of w...

How often you should replace your sunglasses

How often you should replace your sunglasses

Sunglasses are essential to protecting your eyes from sunlight, but this isn't as widely known as it should be. In the UK, we may think about sun cream and not sunglasses but they are just as impor...

A person standing in a white and black patterned shirt wearing sunglasses smiling on a wooden boardwalk

5 Benefits of Wearing Sunglasses

When it comes to enjoying the great outdoors, especially on sun-soaked island getaways, a good pair of sunglasses is more than just a stylish accessory. Wearing sunglasses provides a multitude of b...

5 Reasons Why You Should Wear Sunglasses in Winter

5 Reasons Why You Should Wear Sunglasses in Winter

While many may associate sunglasses solely with summer adventures at the beach or driving with the top down, their importance extends beyond the warms months. As the temperatures drop and daylight ...

Final UK 'heatwave' of 2024 in September revealed

Final UK 'heatwave' of 2024 in September revealed

As the Summer in the UK comes to an end (boo!), we have one last 'heatwave' at the end of September (woohoo!) that we can look forward to before Autumn. This September a 7-day 'heatwave' has been f...

How to stay cool when driving in summer

How to stay cool when driving in summer

Drink ice cold water When you get too hot, your body sweats to cool you back down. This means that on those hot days you need to drink more water than you normally would for your body to keep itsel...

UK 'heatwave' on August 2024 bank holiday soaring to 27°C

UK 'heatwave' on August 2024 bank holiday soaring to 27°C

The UK this year so far has enjoyed some warm days, but for the August bank holiday weekend from Saturday 24th August to Monday 26th August, we are forecast to see temperatures rise to 27°C in some...

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How big is the Isle of Wight?

How big is the Isle of Wight?

The Isle of Wight, a picturesque gem situated off the southern coast of England, covers an area of approximately 147 square miles (or 380 square kilometres). This charming island is about 23 miles ...

GuideIsle of Wight Language: Unique Words and Local Dialect Explained

Isle of Wight Language: Unique Words and Local Dialect Explained

The primary spoken language on the Isle of Wight, much like the rest of the mainland United Kingdom, is English. However, the island boasts a rich tapestry of local dialect and unique expressions t...

What is the population of the Isle of Wight?

The Isle of Wight has a population as of 2021 of 140,459 The Top 3 populated areas are: Newport - 25,405 Ryde - 24,105 Cowes - 14,365 The Isle of Wight, with its stunning coastal scenery and rich...