COVID-19

Up to 28 mourners will be allowed to attend funerals at the Isle of Wight Crematorium from Monday (15th June). It follows the easing of restrictions in line with government guidance. Previously, only  mourners were permitted at services in the...

Islanders who live alone, including single parents with children under the age of 18, will be able to create a 'support bubble' with another household from this weekend. The news marks a major step forward in rolling back the lockdown...

Zoos across the Isle of Wight will be allowed to reopen from Monday, the government has confirmed. With strict social distancing rules in place, attractions like the Isle of Wight Zoo will be permitted to open for visitors from 15th...

The Isle of Wight's high street retailers including shops selling clothes, shoes and toys will be allowed to open their doors again from Monday. It has been confirmed by Government this evening (Tuesday) that a whole host of different businesses...

Face coverings will be compulsory for foot passengers using Cowes Floating Bridge from Monday (15th June) to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The government announced last week that people must wear face coverings on public transport from 15th June,...

A new case of COVID-19 has been recorded on the Isle of Wight bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 201. Official statistics from Public Health England state that 201 individuals have been received a positive lab-confirmed test results,...

For the first time since the war, organisers of the annual Chale Show have announced they are unable to stage this year's event. Those behind the major summer show say they find themselves in a position of being unable to...

Historic England has launched a second emergency fund to support the heritage sector recovery from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. The fund, which will be up to £3million, will award grants to those who care for some of England’s...

35 people have now died in care homes on the Isle of Wight due to coronavirus, with the total number of people dying the community overall reaching 39. In statistics released by the Office for National Statistics today (Tuesday), the...

Freemasons across England and Wales have raised more than £1million to support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the lockdown preventing Lodges from meeting and holding charitable collections, Freemasons have used technology to keep raising money to help the...