27 players competed on 23rd January at Smallbrook as the Island Echo Handicapped Singles Tournament delivered drama, shocks and high-quality table tennis throughout.

Isle of Wight cue sports ace Craig Brown produced a remarkable display of 9-ball pool in Romania, winning 2 tournaments in 3 days against strong local opposition.

Volunteer drivers for Daisy Ring Bus can now park for free in Cowes, helping them continue transporting patients to off-Island hospital appointments, thanks to the support of Northwood House Charitable Trust.

Isle of Wight hockey teams enjoyed a busy weekend, recording wins for the Ladies, Men’s 1XI and Men’s 2XI, alongside battling performances elsewhere.

A notorious storybook troublemaker was finally brought to justice this week after police were called in to investigate a series of messy crimes at St Francis Primary School in Ventnor.

Proposed policing reforms, described as the biggest changes in service history, have drawn criticism from Hampshire & Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.

A local young man is proving that kindness, courage and community spirit can come in many forms – including long, flowing hair – as he prepares to donate his locks to charity.

Vectis RFC’s Under-12s produced a spirited and disciplined display against a physical New Milton side despite suffering a narrow 3–2 defeat.

Children at Nine Acres Primary School have been helping protect local wildlife by taking part in the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch.

3 swimmers from Ryde Masters put in strong performances against elite competition at the 2025 South East Regional Masters (Long Course) Championships last weekend.