News in Brief

Dave from Ryde noticed it first: his GGPoker dashboard showed a quiet update buried in the rewards tab. Within an hour he was in the Cowes poker group chat telling everyone to redeem before the weekend. Not everyone listened. The...

EasyJet is set to launch its new direct service from Southampton to Paris Charles de Gaulle from 25 October 2026. The route will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays. EasyJet already operates service from Southampton to Paris Orly, but...

This year brought the biggest change to Lotto since the game began in 1994, and Powerball went on sale in the UK for the first time in July. Add the Island's own weekly draw and the online casino games that...

The British Flat season reaches its dramatic conclusion on Saturday 17th October, as runners and riders head to Ascot for Champions Day. The 2026 edition has five Group 1 races scheduled throughout the day, headlined by the Champion Stakes. Isle...

A care worker washes a tunic after a shift. A ferry worker cleans a distinctive uniform, while a tradesperson takes overalls home covered in dust. Across the Isle of Wight, the cost of looking after work clothing can fall on...

Ofcom has opened an investigation into Meta over Instagram’s disappearing-content feature, putting the safety checks behind new social media products under renewed scrutiny. The investigation, announced on 6 October, examines whether Meta adequately assessed illegal-content and child-safety risks before launching...

Once upon a time, placing a bet on a favourite football team was associated with the local pub, the stadium terrace, or a visit to a nearby bookmaker. Today, betting is also available through websites and mobile applications. The rise...

Paros Island Life From a Villa Above Naoussa centres on a private villa base above one of Paros’s best-known harbour villages, where sea views, beaches, tavernas, shops, plus boat activity shape daily routines. Naoussa sits on the north coast around...

Roulette is a game based on chance and unpredictability. It is played in both online and traditional casino settings, with players placing bets on possible outcomes before the wheel is spun. Many people look for patterns in previous results, hoping that...

Playing cards have carried kings and queens for centuries, but the people pictured on them have a complicated history. French card makers gave their royal figures names, artists changed their appearance, and politicians even tried replacing them. The standard deck...