The Isle of Wight Council is continuing to urgently review and adjust its activities to maintain critical services to Island residents in line with the ongoing updates from the government in relation to COVID-19 (coronavirus). From today (Wednesday) a number...

The government has announced a radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus and as a result no renter - in either social or private accommodation - will be forced out of their home during this difficult...

All schools across the Isle of Wight will close on Friday (20th March) - 2 weeks before the Easter Half Term - and will remain closed until further notice, the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced. Isle of Wight schools...

The Isle of Wight Education Federation has taken the decision to close both Medina College and Carisbrooke College to Year 10 students from tomorrow (Thursday). As from tomorrow, Thursday 19th March, parents are being asked to keep children at home...

The Isle of Wight has clinched a top award in a national competition. It has been crowned the BBC Countryfile Magazine Holiday Destination of the Year following a national vote. The Island was able to hold off tough competition from...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has suspended its train service during the month of March as it puts the safety and wellbeing of volunteers, staff and visitors first. Trains will not be operating on 22nd, 26th and 29th March...

Church services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are on hold – but churches will remain open for prayer as much as possible. The Church of England has suspended public worship services but has urged Christians to embrace being...

New Carnival Company's annual Mardi Gras parade has been cancelled for 2020, it has been announced. The event, which heavily involves local schools, will now take place on Saturday 26th June 2021 - effectively missing a year between the last...

Ryde Rowing Club's Junior Pair of Austin Smith and Ben Sanderson Following several cancellations due to the weather, the Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club finally competed in the first event of the season on Saturday (14th March) – the BTC Rowing...

Red Funnel and Wightlink have announced that they have worked with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to identify exceptional solutions to support the government’s social distancing guidance in response to COVID-19 and respond to passengers’ requests to remain in...