COVID-19

Childline has revealed that it has seen large numbers of children getting in touch due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), carrying out over 1,700 counselling sessions about the issue in the last 3 weeks alone – bringing the new total to over...

The British Army have been working to clear out, refurbish and transport beds from the former Camp Hill prison to St Mary's Hospital for use in the battle against COVID-19. Many locals have reported rare activity at the now-disused prison,...

Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge, Ventnor and The Needles will be providing Mutual Aid support to Hampshire Constabulary this weekend to help enforce the Government's lockdown restrictions. Islanders can expect to see Her Majesty's Coastguard patrolling coastal areas around the...

The local MP is again encouraging Island businesses to take advantage of emergency funding which is available through the Solent Local Economic Partnership (LEP). Bob Seely MP has said: “There are two funds available for Isle of Wight businesses. The first...

Public Health England has confirmed that there are now 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight. The official number has increased by 3 from 55 on Wednesday to 58 today (Friday). Despite the rise, the Isle of...

The Isle of Wight Council has teamed up with the Getaway Foundation to support hard-hit families struggling in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The foundation was set up earlier this year to help families in poverty by providing holidays...

New guidance clearly explaining what is and isn't acceptable under the Government's lockdown restrictions has been published. The Crown Prosecution Service, in conjunction with the National Police Chiefs' Council and the College of Policing, has issued a clear explainer on...

Streets were filled with a wave of clapping, cheering and car horns once again last night (Thursday) as the Island came together to clap for our carers for the 4th week running. The enthusiasm behind recognising NHS and social care...

The Isle of Wight Council will be allowed to defer business rates payments to central government and social care grants will be paid upfront this month under new measures announced by the Government. The aim of the new measures being...

2 sunbathers defying the Government's lockdown restrictions - including 1 who has already received a fine - were moved on by Police in Sandown today (Thursday). PCSO Fiona was patrolling The Bay area when she came across the duo catching some...