The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched a new service for passing on essential personal items to patients. The Trust’s new Family Liaison Team will help manage the deliveries and talk families through the process. Last month the Trust,...

A power cut is affecting properties in and around Godshill this morning (Tuesday). A fault resulted in the temporary loss of power to 123 postcodes in the PO30, PO36, PO37 and PO38 areas at 08:58 this morning. Further disruption is...

Organisers of the SailGP racing series have announced that they have cancelled this year's race in Cowes, which was due to take place in August 2020. With a continued emphasis on protecting the health and safety of its national teams,...

This week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will start contacting around 3.5million customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to explain the application process and help them get ready to make a claim.   The...

A network of Island businesses has been praised by local MP Bob Seely after coming together to support the Isle of Wight’s battle against COVID-19. The network has provided various aid including donating warehouse space to facilitate the new temporary...

Island business ratepayers in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, are being sent revised bills taking account of the government’s 100% expanded retail discount scheme. It means that most occupied businesses in these sectors will not have to pay any...

There are now 143 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data from Public Health England. With the number of tests ramping up thanks to the permanent facility at Medina, a further 16 cases...

How the app looks - this is the introduction screen that will greet users Islanders are being encouraged to support the nation by being part of the next phase of the Government's Test & Trace Programme by downloading a brand...

A Freephone mental health crisis helpline for children and young people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been launched today (Monday). Havant and East Hants (HEH) Mind has launched the number - 0300 303 1590 - for 11...

Red Funnel is once again reassuring Islanders that there will only be essential travel to the Isle of Wight over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend and that there has been no increase in passenger booking numbers. The cross-Solent operator...