COVID-19

The streets of Newport town centre look somewhat different this morning (Monday) owing to the installation of temporary markings, the suspension of parking bays and changes to local bus routes. The changes are part of Isle of Wight Council plans...

A group of British Gas engineers has been volunteering time and resources to help keep the Isle of Wight foodbank stocked amid the coronavirus crisis. The team has been picking up thousands of pounds worth of food from local supermarkets,...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has allocated loan funding to support businesses in the area with the launch of its COVID-19 Restart, Restore and Recover Loans.  The fund is designed to support businesses providing essential and economic lifeline services...

The Isle of Wight care sector has benefited from deliveries of more than 10,000 items of PPE thanks to the community initiative Wight Mask Ask - and more is on the way. 4,000 masks, 4,000 gloves, 1,100 Aprons and 1,200...

Places of worship across the Isle of Wight will be permitted to reopen for individual prayer from Monday 15th June, the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed today (Sunday).  This decision follows discussions between the Government and representatives of major faiths through the Places of Worship Taskforce...

Lifesaving training has restarted following an easing of the Government’s COVID-19 measures and as more people return to work. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Training and Community Response Services (ATCoRS) is restarting its popular training service and has seen an...

The Trustees of the IW Bus and Coach Museum have announced that the second of their major events in 2020 has had to be cancelled due to the restrictions caused by COVID-19. This year’s Rydabus weekend had been completely revamped,...

Sleepless nights, nasty smells and loud noises are just some of the things Sandown residents say they are having to endure as The Bay is turned into a maritime pay and display during the coronavirus crisis. Locals are worried that...

Red Funnel say that they will refuse travel for passengers who turn up without a face covering when the law changes on 15th June. In line with the latest government advice, Red Funnel is asking its passengers to wear face...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has written to Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston, with a list of suggestions about how the Government could help get the UK visitor economy back on its feet. Bob highlighted the fact that there were...