COVID-19

Organisers of Rhythmtree Festival have announced tonight (Monday) that they have had to cancel their 10th anniversary event, which was due to take place in July. With the safety, health and wellbeing of everyone in mind, the decision has been...

The confirmed number of cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight now sits at 103, according to Public Health England. Today's data shows an increase in the number of cases from 101 on Sunday to 103 today (Monday). Sadly,...

The COVID-19 mobile testing station at 1Leisure Medina in Newport has now finished but will return again on Wednesday, it has been announced. Soldiers have moved the testing facility off the Island but will return to 1Leisure Medina on Wednesday...

3 local businesses have joined forces to provide desperately needed clothing to be used as scrubs for local Carers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Rapanui, who are based in Freshwater, were contacted at the weekend by Reuben Loake of Ryde-based...

The Isle of Wight Council says it has processed government grant payments totalling £29.9 million to 2,550 qualifying Island businesses as of today (Monday) - but it could be another few days until local businesses actually see the money. Business...

Frontline NHS staff at St Mary’s Hospital were given a sweet surprise this week – thanks to a special delivery from Coastline Home Improvements. The windows and doors company hand-delivered a hamper of luxury chocolates to NHS staff and carers...

Staff at Wootton Primary School have been practising their best dance moves to create a montage video to lift the spirits of pupils at this difficult time. It has been several weeks since the school was open as normal, with...

The Wightlink Warriors speedway team have launched a branded and reusable face mask to help in the battle against COVID-19. The free masks, which can be washed at 60 degrees centigrade, will be available shortly and will be distributed on...

B&Q in Newport has re-opened its doors for the first time in over a month this morning (Monday). Around 50 shoppers joined the queue earlier on in anticipation of stocking up on those items so desperately sought during the lockdown...

Police on the Isle of Wight have taken action against 3 more people breaching the COVID-19 legislation. 50-year-old Jamie Evans, of no fixed abode, was arrested yesterday for breaching the coronavirus restrictions and for a Public Order offence. He has...