COVID-19

Matt Hancock has announced that the Isle of Wight will be plunged into Tier 3 restrictions from midnight on Boxing Day - a massive blow for the Island economy and community. The Island is one of the very few locations...

The Island Sailing Club in Cowes has shut its doors voluntarily as a result of an outbreak of COVID-19 amongst staff, but the winter garden in a separate area of the site remains open. Concerns were raised earlier this week...

30 school children and 4 members of staff have been told to self-isolate following 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Summerfields Primary School in Newport. Parents have been informed that 2 individuals have tested positive for the coronavirus within the...

Islanders are being urged to prepare for possible tougher restrictions on their daily lives as COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise rapidly across the Isle of Wight. In recent days the number of positive cases of COVID have shot up...

A 12-year-old local lad is to appear in court charged with a number of offences, including arson, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a Class B drug. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will stand...

A financial boost of more than £34,000 has been distributed to local charities, community and voluntary groups to provide a helping hand to hundreds of Island families left struggling due to coronavirus. The Isle of Wight Council is working hard...

Hovertravel has announced that it has reverted to an hourly service with immediate effect. A reduction in passenger numbers has led to the decision, which also sees a first-come, first-served system come back into operation. The cross-Solent operator, which continues...

Commodore Cinema in Ryde is set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the Government thanks to the £1.57billion Culture Recovery Fund. More than 200 independent cinemas across England are being supported this Christmas with £16 million in grants. The...

Wightlink's catamaran service between Ryde and Portsmouth looks likely to be suspended from Christmas, according to those trying to book tickets for the end of the year. It's understood that the Fastcat service will once again be pulled due to...

The Village Inn in Shanklin has closed its doors as a result of a member of staff testing positive for coronavirus. Patrons who have been inside the premises and potentially in contact with the infected member of staff will be...