COVID-19

The Government has announced that the current lockdown restrictions will remain in place for another 3 weeks until at least 7th May, but life will not go back to normal straight away when the restrictions are eventually eased. Since the...

Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service, have launched their ‘Virtual Youth Club’ as the ongoing coronavirus crisis has forced the service to temporarily close the doors of their popular youth café, 147.  Still keen to support and provide activities...

A total of 15 people have now recovered from coronavirus, but sadly 13 have also died with COVID-19, according to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Latest figures released this afternoon (Thursday) show that the number of deaths recorded locally...

The Footprint Trust is continuing to help Islanders during the coronavirus crisis with its helpline open and manned. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Island towards the end of March, local charity The Footprint Trust has had to radically change...

Age UK Isle of Wight is saying a big 'thank you' to the hundreds of Islanders who have come forward to volunteer to support older residents during the current pandemic. The local charity was overwhelmed by the number of applications...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed the Government’s decision to enable thousands more workers to be furloughed. The Treasury’s decision to amend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - where employers can claim a grant covering 80% of the...

Community groups and charities working on the coronavirus frontline are already benefiting from 2 Isle of Wight Council support funds launched just last week. Within days of the Third Sector Lifeline (TSL) and Community Essential Shopping and Delivery (CESD) funds...

Southern Water workers carrying out vital maintenance are experiencing abuse from members of public unaware these key workers are keeping water and wastewater assets and networks running.  On the Isle of Wight, Southern Water workers have been continuing to support...

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight has DECREASED to 55 and a total of 13 people have now recovered from the deadly virus. Official figures from Public Health England previously listed 56 cases as...

12 people have now died after testing positive for coronavirus COVID-19, according to official figures. Information released by NHS England shows that the number of deaths recorded locally has increased from 11 to 12. The latest victim, a man in...