COVID-19

Following the recent government announcement regarding the mandatory wearing of face coverings aboard public transportation, Red Funnel is sharing further details and shedding light on frequently asked questions.  The company recently added a section to its website, called ‘Sail Safe’,...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust welcomes incredible results this Diabetes Week, as the Paediatric Diabetes Team continue to roll out an innovative approach to supporting patients during the coronavirus pandemic. With the support and contributions from parents and carers,...

Since the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), the UK Government has supported the wages of 15,400 employees and 6,100 self-employed individuals across the Isle of Wight. The CJRS and SEISS schemes...

Morrisons is to extend the 10% discount that the Island's NHS heroes receive on their grocery shop until the end of September. The discount was first introduced in April and aims to support the 1.5 million NHS staff through the...

Isle of Wight electrical business, ETL Electrical Solutions Ltd, are one of many local firms returning to work – but it is not ‘business as usual’ after lockdown… This Island-based business of more than 15 years, with a further 20...

Plans are being made by the Isle of Wight Council to counter any second wave of coronavirus, but one local councillor says that a 'second wave' is something largely invented by journalists. At a meeting of the Isle of Wight...

Ahead of World Elder Awareness Day on Monday (15th June), the Isle of Wight Council is raising awareness to older adult victims of abuse who are also at significant risk during the pandemic. It's a challenging time for older and...

Latest figures from NHS England show that another Islander has died from COVID-19 at St Mary's Hospital - the first since 25th May. It has been confirmed that the individual passed away on 6th June. Figures from the Office for...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has once again made the case to Government for additional cash to support the Island through and beyond the COVID-19 outbreak. In a video conference call with Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Steve Barclay...

Enjoy the Island but do it responsibly - that's the message from the Isle of Wight Council’s chief executive to returning tourists. With the potential easing of lockdown restrictions just under a month away, the hospitality industry is preparing to...