Major supermarket chains Morrisons and Sainsbury's are set to ban customers who refuse to wear a mask or face covering in their stores. With concerns that supermarkets are breeding grounds for the virus, as the new variant spreads like wildfire...

A queue of more than 70 cars formed outside a COVID-19 testing centre on the Isle of Wight on Monday morning, prompting the Isle of Wight Council to issue a reminder to Islanders. Around half-an-hour before the Medina testing site...

Islanders are growing increasingly concerned that important letters inviting them for a COVID-19 vaccination are not being received as Royal Mail struggle with postal deliveries. With the number of coronavirus cases on the rise, Royal Mail is struggling to keep...

The Isle of Wight Council is appealing to parents and carers to consider their childcare arrangements during the national lockdown. Islanders are being asked to consider carefully if they should be sending their children to school and whether it is...

A fantastic traditional Christmas lights display at Culver Way in Yaverland has been crowned the winner of Light up the Wight 2020! Last year was a challenging year for everybody so the enjoyment of Christmas lights drew in the crowds...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is working to rescue a horse that has become stuck upside down in a ditch near Nettlestone this evening (Monday). The 30-year-old animal is requiring assistance at stables off Pondwell Hill, between...

17 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died on the Isle of Wight so far this month, with further deaths expected as the pandemic reaches a critical point. Latest figures show that 3 more Islanders have sadly died at...

Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were alerted to the discovery of abandoned belongings in Sandown this afternoon (Monday). The first shout of the year for the Coastguard Officers saw them investigating the discovery of items near the shore at Yaverland. With...

Island businesses eligible for government grant support under the latest national lockdown can now apply via the council’s website. The application forms and details of the grant help can be accessed via www.iow.gov.uk/covid19_businessadvice. Under the national lockdown, there are rolling...

An Isle of Wight legend has been recognised by the ESFA and he has been given a prestigious award. John Bell who lives on Carisbrooke Road has been given the highest possible award and this comes in the form of...