COVID-19

The Government has confirmed that hairdressers will not be allowed to re-open until at least 12th April, meaning Islanders will have to wait another 7 weeks before getting a much-needed chop. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today (Monday) laid out...

All school children across the Isle of Wight will return to the classroom from Monday 8th March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed this afternoon (Monday). Despite calls for a staggered approach, it has been announced that all children across...

Boris Johnson has revealed his plan to unlock the country and start returning life to normal, but with no tier system in place this time around it means the Isle of Wight will not benefit from lesser restrictions compared to...

More than 400 people have been discharged from St Mary’s Hospital to date after being treated for COVID-19. In the latest data published by NHS England, figures for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust show since the beginning of the...

All adults in the UK will receive a COVID-19 vaccination by the end of July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged. New targets will see the Island’s Over 50s receive their first jab by 15th April - over 2 weeks...

Self Assessment taxpayers will not be charged a 5% late payment penalty if they pay their tax or set up a payment plan by 1st April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced. The payment deadline for Self Assessment is...

Around 35% of the Island's entire population have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, it has been revealed. Data published by NHS England, recorded on the National Immunisation Management Service database, breaks down vaccine doses by clinical...

Hampshire Constabulary has released body worn video footage of officers breaking up an illegal gathering of 19 teenagers at a party in Portsmouth last month in a bid to highlight the 'dangers' of large gatherings during the pandemic. Under national...

The NHS is urging the public to come forward if they are experiencing lung cancer symptoms after an almost 30% drop in referrals compared to this time last year. As a persistent cough is also a symptom of COVID, it...

Just 5 years after making a significant investment in launching their first restaurant on the Isle of Wight, Prezzo has announced that it will be closing its 'non-viable' Newport eatery for good. The Italian restaurant chain opened in Newport High...