The Isle of Wight Council is extending its support for elderly people during the COVID-19 crisis. From Monday (23rd March), bus passes for Island bus users who are over 65 will be valid before 09:30, to help older travellers access...

A new helpline number is now available to support the Island’s most vulnerable residents affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) self-isolation measures. People who do not have a local network of friends or family to support them while they are self-isolating...

An investigation has been launched into a burglary at GKN Aerospace in East Cowes during which tools and cash are thought to have been stolen. The incident is said to have taken place sometime overnight on Wednesday (18th March) into...

The Government has ordered that all restaurants, pubs, cafes and bars across the Isle of Wight close tonight (Friday) until further notice. Such establishments are being told to close as soon as they reasonably can, however, take-out services are permitted...

Islanders and visitors alike can expect serious travel disruption on Wightlink's Fishbourne route this weekend due to the absence of an essential member of crew. It has been confirmed that the 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 sailings from Portsmouth and...

In response to the most recent Government advice surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation, Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill have announced that both parks will be remaining closed until further notice. Vectis Ventures say that it is their current intent to...

With coronavirus continuing to spread across the country, including within the prison system, HMP Isle of Wight has reassured Islanders that they are continuing to keep residents, staff and the wider public safe. Parkhurst and Albany prisons are operating a...

Gambling ships are large water vessels with a casino. In the past, the sailors anchored them three nautical miles from the U.S. coastline. Many gambling cruise ships were involved in organized crime. But, governments started creating convoluted statutes to control...

Yardley is Age UK Isle of Wight's cutest volunteer and most Thursday mornings he can be found at Active Minds Social Club in Ryde, enjoying lots of fuss from the group members! Yardley is a Pets As Therapy dog (PAT);...

GCSEs and A-Levels students will be awarded grades based on the work they have put in to date with an option to sit an exam early in the next academic year, the Government has confirmed. The exam regulator, Ofqual, and...