COVID-19

Another 2 people have died in hospital of COVID-19, according to the latest data from NHS England. The deaths occurred on Saturday (7th November) and Sunday (8th November) and brings the total number of people to die at St Mary's...

Wightlink has launched a consultation with its workforce as it prepares for continuing difficult trading conditions because of the COVID crisis.  A day after the company announced the suspension of its FastCat service between Portsmouth and Ryde Pier and reduced...

Red Funnel has announced it is making changes to its hi-speed Red Jet timetable from Monday, reducing the service significantly to a 'commuter timetable'. While the operator will maintain its daily Red Jet service between West Cowes and Southampton 7...

Local businesses who have been forced to close by the second national lockdown can now apply for a grant of up to £1,334 and £25,000. Following the Government's decision to put in place a nationwide lockdown from 5th November, local...

This is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 2nd November – Friday 6th November 2020   • Billie Joe Ford, 30, of Newport Road, Cowes pleaded guilty to...

2 more people have died at St Mary's Hospital where COVID-19 has been blamed as being the cause of death, new data has revealed. According to NHS England, the deaths both occurred on Friday (6th November). The individuals were patients...

A multi-million-pound national support scheme to offer children, families and vulnerable individuals during the winter months has been welcomed by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. The Island will receive £456,845, going directly to Island families. The COVID Winter Grant...

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has had to defend a visit to Floating Bridge 5 — after pictures appeared to show the group may not have been adhering to COVID guidelines. It emerged last week a group...

New guidance allowing families to be reunited with their loved ones in care homes has been welcomed by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. Under the new rules, families will be able to visit their relatives in care homes during...

Island Roads will be continuing work to maintain and improve the Island’s highway network throughout the COVID-19 lockdown period. The company worked through most of the previous lockdown with a number of additional safety measures put into place including regular...