COVID-19

Red Funnel and Wightlink have announced that they have worked with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to identify exceptional solutions to support the government’s social distancing guidance in response to COVID-19 and respond to passengers’ requests to remain in...

The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to think about how they will care for their animals if they need to stay at home with symptoms of coronavirus. The latest Government guidance advises everyone to carry out ‘social distancing’ in order...

The National Trust has confirmed that Bembridge Windmill, Bembridge Fort, Mottistone Gardens, The Needles Battery and Newtown Old Town Hall have been closed with immediate effect. The safety and wellbeing of staff, volunteers and visitors is a top priority for...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has reassured residents plans are in place to respond to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, but the Trust believes the ‘majority’ of cases will only be ‘mild’. Currently, only 1 positive...

Southern Vectis says that they are continuing to run their bus services as planned, for now, but a special timetable is expected to come into force at the beginning of April. The Island's bus operator says that the health and...

Following the latest government recommendations, English Heritage has taken the decision to close all of their staffed historic sites - including Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House and Yarmouth Castle - from the end of today (Wednesday) until Friday 1st May. With COVID-19...

As of 05:00 tomorrow (Wednesday), McDonald's throughout the country, including the Isle of Wight, will be 'takeaway only' restaurants. In a statement released by the food chain this evening (Tuesday) all McDonald restaurants around the country are closing seating areas...

Police may soon have the power to detain people who put public health at risk by refusing to self-isolate. The government’s emergency bill, which is being rushed through Parliament, will allow police and immigration officers to support and enforce public health...

A third person on the Isle of Wight has tested positive for coronavirus, it has been announced tonight (Tuesday). The news comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that whole families should self isolate for 2 weeks if anyone in...

The Bay CE Secondary School will partially close from tomorrow in response to staff going into self isolation - but the school insists no students or staff have been confirmed as having COVID-19. It has been confirmed that the school...