COVID-19

Cineworld staff from across the UK - including here on the Isle of Wight - have formed a group of 800 workers and last night sent an open letter to CEO Mooky Greidinger calling for immediate reinstatement. Cineworld Action Group...

A new listening and signposting service has been set up by Mountbatten to help people on the Isle of Wight stay connected during the coronavirus crisis. The hospice has extended its expert 24-hour coordination centre helpline to anyone who simply...

Island businesses seeking key updates on access to government relief funding are being encouraged to visit a special page on the Isle of Wight Council’s website. The new page at www.iow.gov.uk/covid19_businessadvice is being updated as further information becomes available from...

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has suspended driving tests in England, Scotland and Wales for up to 3 months from today (Saturday). The decision has been made to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as tests lead to...

The Isle of Wight Council is extending its support for elderly people during the COVID-19 crisis. From Monday (23rd March), bus passes for Island bus users who are over 65 will be valid before 09:30, to help older travellers access...

A new helpline number is now available to support the Island’s most vulnerable residents affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) self-isolation measures. People who do not have a local network of friends or family to support them while they are self-isolating...

The Isle of Wight Takeover event, which sees thousands of modified cars from across the country come to the Island each year, has been postponed until September.  Organisers say that event planning is always hard but with a heavy heart...

The Government has ordered that all restaurants, pubs, cafes and bars across the Isle of Wight close tonight (Friday) until further notice. Such establishments are being told to close as soon as they reasonably can, however, take-out services are permitted...

In response to the most recent Government advice surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation, Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill have announced that both parks will be remaining closed until further notice. Vectis Ventures say that it is their current intent to...

With coronavirus continuing to spread across the country, including within the prison system, HMP Isle of Wight has reassured Islanders that they are continuing to keep residents, staff and the wider public safe. Parkhurst and Albany prisons are operating a...