COVID-19

A recovery action plan is being drawn up by the Isle of Wight Council specifically tailored to protect residents and help the Island's economy bounce back as lockdown restrictions are eased. The council has pledged to work closely with the...

With the Isle of Wight Council announcing a funding shortfall of nearly £10 million in its finances due to the coronavirus pandemic, we look at a breakdown of the figures — as it looks like there will be no further...

A local cruise company is supporting the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service in the transfer of critically-ill patients across the Solent. Solent and Wightline Cruises have agreed to offer their services to transfer patients who need urgent and emergency care...

A further 200 geraniums have been donated to Age UK Isle of Wight, helping to spread happiness to older residents across the Island. Project Geranium initially saw 2 local organisations come together to boost the wellbeing of older locals, as...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has awarded over £43,000 to communities across its South East region to support them in their ongoing response to the coronavirus crisis. 21 communities across the region, including Surrey, Hampshire and the Isle of...

McDonald's in Ryde will re-open at 11:00 this morning (Wednesday) after being closed for a staggering 11 weeks. Customers will be able to use the drive-thru only for the time being, with a limited menu on offer which means no...

An internal report into the Isle of Wight Council’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has praised “strong and constructive relationships” with the community, local businesses, care providers and voluntary organisations as part of a “Herculean” response across the Island. The...

The IOW Marlins Masters Swim Club has taken the decision to cancel this year's Pier 2 Pier Sea Swim in The Bay. The event was due to be held on Saturday 1st August 2020, but organisers say that they feel...

A small number of additional early morning sailings are being reintroduced by Wightlink to meet an increased demand in freight traffic. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has worked with the relevant authorities and other cross-Solent operators to deliver a...

No new coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded at St Mary's Hospital in the past week, the latest official figures confirm. The most recent death to occur at St Mary's, where COVID-19 has been attributed, occurred on Monday 25th May -...