COVID-19

A safe haven to provide children and young people with mental health support on the Isle of Wight will once again be able to see people face-to-face via booked appointments. The change comes at a vital time as England begins...

The Island’s RSPCA branch will be maintaining its vital animal welfare services during lockdown. There will be some changes in the way the business at the branch’s animal rescue centre is conducted but the message from the RSPCA is clear...

Despite the newly-implemented government restrictions and second lockdown, the Robin Hill team remain dedicated to providing a truly magical Christmas experience for Islanders this year. The second instalment of POLAR, the park’s winter woodland spectacular, is due to start on...

Medina College in Newport is the latest school to confirm a positive COVID-19 case within the school community. Earlier today, Barton Primary School - also in Newport - announced that a small number of children had been told to stay at home...

A 'small number' of children at Barton Primary School in Newport have been told to stay away from school for the next 2 weeks after a confirmed case of COVID-19. Parents were alerted to the situation this morning (Saturday) by...

Local pest control experts 5 Star Pest Control are warning Islanders to be vigilant as record numbers of rats are being reported, seeking dry and warm refuge in homes as temperatures start to drop across the UK. A number of...

As with the previous lockdown, support is available for those who need assistance with shopping, prescriptions and other issues through Aspire Ryde. The helpline will be available from 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday and will also work...

WightFibre's John Irvine uses his Wight Gift Card to buy a cuddly red squirrel from Clairey Meadowcroft, the owner of Shorelines of Cowes Buying from local businesses and traders is about to get a bit easier - even during lockdown...

Island MP Bob Seely has urged local businesses to take part in a survey that seeks to assess the impacts of COVID-19 and to see what support is required to help the economy to recover. The survey was launched last...

The Island VI Form in Newport has told a number of students to stay at home following confirmation of a positive case within the school community - the third Isle of Wight school to announce a positive case today alone...