The much-delayed tidal energy centre off St Catherine’s Point has been delayed again — this time by coronavirus. A request for an urgent delegated decision was put forward by the council’s Regeneration team seeking the funding in the Perpetuus Tidal...

Despite the ongoing lockdown, Cowes Harbour is still open and ‘cannot refuse entry’ to vessels who need to go through or use the harbour unless the government orders it to close. Harbour users have been asked to follow government guidance...

Further changes have been made to the maternity services at the Isle of Wight’s only hospital. The team at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport has had to reduce the people coming to and from the ward, including going to scans...

As the coronavirus continues to spread, GP surgeries on the Isle of Wight are putting in measures to reduce all unnecessary visits. To reduce footfall through practices, most Isle of Wight doctors surgeries have closed their doors to patients but...

A house in Sandown is set to be demolished and a block of 9 flats built in its place as planning permission is granted. The house, 33 Carter Street, was a single 4-bedroom house which had reportedly fallen into a...

As people are told to lockdown and stay at home, fears have been rising for another vulnerable group in these worrying times — those suffering from domestic abuse. In the last week, Isle of Wight Police reported that 1 person...

For many pupils going into ‘school’ over the past week has actually meant working at the kitchen table. Only a small number of Island children are allowed to go to school proper — if they are vulnerable or their parents...

A new dental practice could come to Lake — as a different medical practice down the road closes its doors. Plans have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council, by a Mr and Mrs Wilson, for a dental practice...

Isle of Wight NHS staff fighting the Coronavirus are to get better levels of personal protection equipment, according to a national spokesman. Those who work at St Mary’s Hospital, ambulance staff, GP practices, pharmacists, care homes and hospices will receive...

Island Roads has come under criticism for carrying on with road works despite stricter guidelines on coronavirus. Prime minister Boris Johnson announced new measures on Monday, including travelling to and from work only 'when absolutely necessary'. However, concerned Island residents...