COVID-19

The Isle of Wight's hospitality and tourism sector is being urged to prepare for the return of summer visitors as the Government gives the green light for hotels, B&Bs and campsites to reopen from 4th July. With summer staycations now...

The Isle of Wight Council has moved to reassure thousands of vulnerable Islanders that changes to shielding arrangements will not mean the end of their local support. The council has pledged to continue its vital work in supporting around 6,000 residents...

Cabinet member for transport and infrastructure, Councillor Ian Ward, has said that the Isle of Wight Council is managing the Island's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic in a 'safe and sensitive way'. Last night it was announced by the Prime...

Isle of Wight arts organisations are set to receive thousands of pounds from a new COVID-19 emergency response fund. 6 Island groups and individuals have been awarded a share of over £160,000 with the largest sums of money going to...

Organisers of the annual Isle of Wight Scooter Rally have announced that the event has been cancelled for 2020. VFM say that the safety of scooterists, bands, crew and the Isle of Wight residents is paramount and that they are...

With the absence of Wightlink's regular passenger service, Anderson Boat Cruises has stepped in to operate a vital ferry link for those in the West Wight and on the mainland. The vessel Coral Star will be used to operate between...

More than 200 babies born on the Isle of Wight during the lockdown period are still waiting to be registered — after services were suspended due to coronavirus. A further 45 babies born before lockdown began, which was introduced on...

The Prime Minister has laid out plans to ease the lockdown from 4th July - here is a full list of which businesses can and cannot open at the beginning of July. Today's news is good news for many businesses...

There’s no such thing as a shielding extension letter – that’s the message from an Isle of Wight GP. The official end of the 12-week shielding period comes in 8 days, on 30th June, but worried Islanders have been taking...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has slashed the social distancing requirement from 2 metres to just 1 metre to help the country bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. It has been announced this afternoon (Tuesday) that pubs, restaurants and hairdressers across...