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28 Islanders have now died in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, figures from NHS England reveal. The latest victim of the deadly virus passed away at St Mary's Hospital yesterday with another individual passing away on Saturday, it has...

The Government has this morning (Sunday) confirmed the NHSX coronavirus contact tracing app WILL go live on the Isle of Wight for a period of testing next week. Owing to the isolated and controllable nature of the Island, it is...

A motorcyclist who defied the lockdown rules to enjoy a ride out in the sunshine yesterday (Saturday) lost control of his bike and sustained serious injuries.  Police and paramedics were called to a single vehicle collision - which is thought...

A violent male coughed in the faces of 2 Police officers whilst claiming to have COVID-19 before going on to stage a dirty protest whilst in custody yesterday (Saturday). The individual was arrested by Police in Shanklin and it was...

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...