COVID-19

The Isle of Wight's cross-Solent operators are to heavily reduce and, in some cases, suspended their cross-Solent services, it has been announced this afternoon (Wednesday). Wightlink's Fastcat service between Ryde and Portsmouth Harbour will be suspended completely from Monday 6th...

Parking charges across the Island are to be temporarily suspended by the Isle of Wight Council, it has been announced this morning (Wednesday). All council car parks and the majority of on-street parking spaces will be free of charge until...

Sandown Bay spectacular Hullabaloo, a grand community celebration of discovery and exploration, fun and wonder, won't be taking place in the usual fashion this year but instead, Islanders are being encouraged to take part from home! Hullabaloo is an outstanding...

As people are told to lockdown and stay at home, fears have been rising for another vulnerable group in these worrying times — those suffering from domestic abuse. In the last week, Isle of Wight Police reported that 1 person...

The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus on the Isle of Wight has risen from 11 to 13 today (Tuesday), according to official statistics. Despite there being just 13 cases locally, 2 people have sadly died at St Mary’s...

Southern Vectis has designed its own fun online ‘bus school’ for local youngsters seeking something a little different to keep their minds active.  The local bus operator is publishing special worksheets on its website - with bus-bus-themed activities and puzzles...

A new £350,000 fund to support communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic is now open for applications. Due to the significant impact on communities from the coronavirus outbreak, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has repurposed its annual Resilient Communities...

Carmen Menzies practices at home Members of the Isle of Wight Ice Dance and Figure Skating Club have been making use of technology to help them stay focused on their training during the Coronavirus crisis. While staying safely at home,...

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has sent a heartfelt message of thanks to volunteers and community groups working around the clock to support vulnerable residents during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Councillor Dave Stewart has said that an...

Organisers of Isle of Wight Pride 2020 have announced that this year's event has been cancelled - but will return again in 2021. The Trustees of Isle of Wight Pride have been monitoring the current unprecedented situation with the Coronavirus...