Southern Vectis will be running a slightly varied level of service over the Easter weekend. Due to the current Coronavirus situation, the bus operator's timetables have been revised significantly. Islanders are being asked not to travel unless it is absolutely...

Walkers enjoying the beach as part of their daily exercise are warned that the coastline between Shanklin and Luccombe is unstable and poses a risk to public safety. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked to the seaside location at 18:30...

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight has increased to 36, Public Health England figures reveal. In the past 48 hours, the ever-growing figure has gone up by just 4, from 32 to 36. There...

30-year-old Riko Baber has today (Tuesday) been jailed for 6 months after coughing at 4 Police officers and telling them he would infect them with COVID-19. Police responded to a disturbance at an address in Manor Crescent, Newport at just after...

The night sky will be lighter than normal tonight (Tuesday) as a 'pink supermoon' will be visible on the Isle of Wight - but the moon won't change colour as the name suggests. Peaking at around 03:30 tomorrow morning, the...

5 people have now sadly died from coronavirus on the Isle of Wight, it has been announced. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has confirmed that a man in his 60s, who had underlying health conditions, died at St Mary's...

Platform One College of Music has launched a new Songwriting Showcase opportunity for Island residents aged 14-24. There is no limit with regards to musical genre. It could be a solo project, a collaboration, a band or an instrumental. The...

The National Education Union has launched a microsite providing vital advice for parents and carers during the coronavirus pandemic. The site, Coronavirus and Schools (https://coronavirusandschools.org.uk/) covers many of the pressing questions being asked by families including our latest advice on exams and...

The Isle of Wight Council has agreed to extend the period of time that dog walkers can use beaches to exercise with their dogs beyond 1st May, which is when the normal restriction comes into force. This decision will help...

Tops Day Nurseries have pledged to keep all hospital-serving nurseries open throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, despite many nursery closures in surrounding areas. The recent restriction on childcare eligibility announced by the Government has made it extremely difficult and non-viable for...