COVID-19

In a welcome boost for developers, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed plans that will see the automatic extension until April 2021 of all planning permissions and listed building consents that are due to lapse...

More pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the Government this week. The government will simplify and reduce the costs of the licensing process for outdoor seating and stalls, making it easier...

The Government has outlined the measures that will allow Isle of Wight tourism and visitor attractions to reopen to the public, paving the way for an economic boost to local businesses and economies across the country. The guidance, published by...

Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers across the Isle of Wight have been given practical, clear steps they can take to reopen safely over the coming weeks. New COVID-19 secure guidance for the hospitality sector and hairdressers means businesses will be able...

An Isle of Wight company which creates unique automotive merchandise using laser cutting techniques has joined the fight against COVID-19 after securing a funding package of £50,000 from HSBC UK. Black Art Graphics, based in Bembridge, has used the government-backed...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed the news that 5 Isle of Wight organisations are set to receive a share of nearly £100,000 to help with their plans to tackle loneliness. The money – which comes from the...

Additional sailings are being reintroduced by Wightlink to meet an increased demand on its flagship Fishbourne to Portsmouth route. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has provided a lifeline service to and from the Isle of Wight, ensuring supplies can...

Following national widespread news coverage claiming that hand sanitiser kept in vehicles can pose a fire risk, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has refuted these reports and confirmed there have been no cases of such fires in the UK....

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has praised the Island's NHS and care home staff in parliament and has highlighted the need for more financial support for local NHS services – part of his ‘Island Deal’. During a health debate...

A coronavirus concession that gave elderly residents free bus travel before 09:30 will come to an end next week. Islanders with concessionary bus passes can usually enjoy free travel between 09:30 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and all day at...