COVID-19

The Isle of Wight’s ferries will join 30 ships across the UK in sounding their horns at 20:00 this evening (Thursday) in support of the NHS’s heroes. The ferry sector has been adapting its operations to protect lifeline services to...

Another person has sadly died with coronavirus on the Isle of Wight bringing the total number of deaths locally to 7, it has been announced by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust this afternoon (Thursday). A woman in her 80s,...

Carers on the Isle of Wight are worried personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by the Isle of Wight Council is not up to standard. However, the council has issued reassurances the PPE equipment is in line with government guidelines. After...

Red Funnel is reassuring Island residents that its services will not be used to transport holidaymakers to the Isle of Wight this Easter. Bookings for the forthcoming long weekend remain consistent with passenger numbers seen in recent weeks and are...

A scheme which supports some of the Island's most promising sporting stars has been extended by 6 months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It means the group of 79 sportspeople who qualified for the latest 2020 Talented Athlete Scheme...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed a £750million package of measures from the government to support frontline charities including hospices and those supporting domestic abuse victims.  Measures announced yesterday (8 April) by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, included: • £360 million for charities supporting...

Isle of Wight Samaritans is appealing for donations from local residents to help ensure its volunteers can continue to support people struggling to cope during this crucial time.  Following Government’s confirmation that Samaritans volunteers are critical to supporting vulnerable people,...

The Island's annual Armed Forces Day event has been cancelled because of coronavirus. The Isle of Wight Council event was scheduled to take place on 20th June this year, but due to the current restrictions on public life in response...

The government has announced that Working Tax Credits payments have been increased by £1,045 this week. As part of a number of measures to support the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the basic element of Working Tax Credit has...

The Isle of Wight Council has been given over £1million to help support around 5,000 hard-up Islanders by reducing their council tax bill for 2020-21. As part of its response to COVID-19, the Government has allocated a total of £1,135,756...