COVID-19

Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has today (Thursday) confirmed that the Isle of Wight Council is to be given another £1.1million from the £1 billion of additional support announced by the Prime Minister earlier this month. £1,110,378 has been allocated...

Year 8 students from Ryde School have been told to stay at home following a confirmed case of COVID-19. A member of the year group has tested positive for the virus, which has led to the private school taking the...

The Isle of Wight Council is urging residents to ensure they follow official coronavirus guidance if they plan to mark celebratory events such as Halloween and Bonfire Night over the coming weeks. With Halloween and Bonfire Night on the horizon,...

An official map released by the Government shows whereabouts on the Isle of Wight COVID-19 is being recorded. The map highlights hotspot areas based on the postcode of those who have tested positive in the 7-day period ending 14th October....

65 cases of COVID-19 have been identified and confirmed on the Island since the start of the month, according to Public Health England. A total of 542 cases have been listed on the Isle of Wight since the start of...

Thousands of pounds worth of micro grants is still available to good causes helping communities affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Back in March, Southern Co-op donated £40,000 to a community fund which was set up to support the causes and...

A student from Medina College has bagged a national award for developing an innovative solution to the issues students faced during lockdown. In June this year, during the period of lockdown and school closures, InvestIN Education set a challenge for...

Quay Arts and Ventnor Exchange have been awarded a combined grant of £231,927 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable...

"Have fun but keep the Island safe" — that's the message from the Isle of Wight Council with the October half-term fast approaching. With Halloween and Bonfire Night also on the horizon, the Council is urging everyone to stay safe...

Mental health is getting worse on the Isle of Wight due to the COVID pandemic — with some people potentially missing out on services. At a meeting of the Isle of Wight Council’s health and wellbeing board on Thursday, health...