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Public Health England have revealed there are now 123 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight. The latest data shows an increase of just 1 from 122 cases yesterday (Friday). This follows a sudden increase of 15 cases...

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms we are past the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, figures from Public Health England have revealed there are now 122 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight - a...

Firefighters from Shanklin, Sandown, Ryde, Ventnor and Newport have responded to reports of a fire at a residential home in Shanklin this evening (Friday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were mobilised to Portland Lodge on Landguard Manor Road,...

26 Islanders have now died at St Mary's Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, according to today's (Friday's) figures from NHS England. The death toll has increased from 25 to 26 with the latest victim dying at St Mary’s on...

Residents in Yarmouth have been left in a state of shock after a cat was found decapitated in a garden at the weekend. The family pet was discovered in the area of Mill Road near Thorley Brook on Sunday evening....

Over 100 trucks, lorries and vans from a number of different Isle of Wight firms showed their support for the NHS by tooting their horns in a special drive-past parade outside St Mary's Hospital this evening (Thursday). Just before the...

Almost 8 weeks after the first confirmed coronavirus patient was identified on the Isle of Wight, the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 sits at 107. The latest figures from Public Health England show a small increase in the...

A total of 25 Islanders have now died with COVID-19 in hospital, according to the latest figures released this afternoon (Thursday). Data from NHS England confirms the death toll has increased from 24 to 25. The latest victims died at...

A small number of homes in Gunville on the outskirts of Newport are without power this morning (Thursday).  A local network fault has resulted in the loss of supply for those living in the PO30 5 area. Power was lost...

The Isle of Wight could be one of the first places in the country to see lockdown restrictions lifted, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has told MPs. The UK’s Islands could play a role in trialling changes to social...