COVID-19

The vast majority of school children across the Isle of Wight are now back in school as normal, according to the latest attendance figures.  96% of primary pupils, 90% of secondary pupils and 92% of special school students were in...

Islanders can now visit tips at Lynnbottom and Afton Marsh every other day instead of once a week, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed. Since the start of the pandemic, restrictions have been in place to limit the number...

The latest data released by the Government shows that there were no coronavirus patients in St Mary's Hospital as of the 30th May. The figures also reveal that just 12 people were admitted to hospital on the Isle of Wight...

Adults aged between 25 and 29 across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be invited for their COVID-19 jab from tomorrow (Tuesday). Tuesday will mark 6 months since the launch of the biggest vaccination programme in the history of...

Vaccination appointments are available for residents who are eligible at the Riverside Vaccination Centre in Newport on the Isle of Wight, including those who are aged 30 years and over, and those requiring the Pfizer jab. Vaccinations continue to be...

The Isle of Wight's hospitality sector is facing a 'year like no other' as pubs, restaurants, and hotels all struggle to recruit staff ahead of the busy summer season. Nationally, the industry is said to be facing a catastrophic recruitment...

More than half of the Isle of Wight is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19 according the figures released by NHS England today (Thursday). The figures have revealed 77,057 people on the Island have had both doses of a Covid vaccine...

As the Bank Holiday weekend gets underway, Islanders are being asked to continue to show the caution that has kept coronavirus at bay this spring. As restrictions are eased and we start to enjoy more freedoms, Dr Simon Giles, a...

In the week which saw all over 30s now eligible to have their COVID vaccines, the Isle of Wight vaccinated almost 8,000 more people including 2,187 first doses - despite concerns that under 40s cannot book a jab locally. Latest...

The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival has been cancelled for the second year running, organisers have announced this morning (Thursday). The annual Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, which was due to be held on 21st/22nd August, is said to be...