COVID-19

The local discretionary grant scheme to help eligible Isle of Wight businesses has reopened for applications from today (Thursday), following a short suspension to review the criteria and allocation of remaining funds. A sum of around £1.34 million remains from...

Shanklin Chine will re-open to the public on Thursday 2nd July, it has been announced. The Shanklin-based attraction will finally open for the summer season between 10:00-22:00 each day until Sunday 8th November - weather permitting. Access to the Chine...

Islanders were encouraged to download the app ahead of a nationwide roll-out, but now it has been announced that the Government is abandoning the centralised NHSX coronavirus track and trace app in favour of a Google/Apple alternative. Over 54,000 Islanders are...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has been listening to local independent pharmacies which he says have come under increasing pressure through the COVID-19 crisis. Mr Seely was contacted by Timothy Gibbs of Yarmouth Pharmacy who highlighted the significant financial...

Action on Hearing Loss Isle of Wight believes that the mass use of face coverings on local public transport could make life more difficult for many people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Islanders with a hearing impairment, who...

Photos: Graham Reading Photography Ryde Castle is getting set to re-open the doors to customers after 3 months of being boarded up. Windows and doors have been covered for the past 12 weeks as the popular hotel and restaurant went...

The Isle of Wight has once again been leading the way in the fight against COVID-19 as one of the first trusts to run the RECOVERY clinical trial, which has led to great results. The Department of Health and Social...

The coronavirus track and trace app that has been trialled on the Isle of Wight has now been put on the backburner with the Department of Health saying that it is no longer a priority. Over 54,000 people have downloaded...

The National Trust is urging people not to bring a barbecue or light a campfire when they visit the coast and countryside, following a spate of wildfires during lockdown. Despite recent rainfall, a record-breaking spring of sunshine has left many...

English Heritage will re-open Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle to visitors on 4th July, it has been announced. Those wanting to visit either historic attraction will have to purchase tickets online in advance, with a restriction on the number of...