COVID-19

A-level and GCSE students across the Isle of Wight will now be awarded results based on their predicted grades by teachers, not the Ofqual algorithm. The exam crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic has come under heavy fire, leading...

Volunteers at Cowes Sailability Club conducted an impressive 100+ telephone conversations to people with disabilities during the COVID-19 lockdown, helping to relieve feelings of isolation and loneliness. At the beginning of lockdown, Cowes Sailability Club, a registered charity which provides...

South Wight Youth Area Youth Partnership (SWAY) has been awarded National Emergencies Trust (NET) funding to continue with their support to young people’s families during the challenging times. Coronavirus has highlighted the importance of community, with local charities and community...

Organisers of the Isle of Wight Takeover car event, which was due to take place next month, have confirmed that the event has been cancelled for 2020. Those behind the gathering say that it has been an 'extremely challenging time'...

Another 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been identified on the Isle of Wight. 428 cases have been recorded on the Island since the start of the pandemic, with the latest 2 listed as being confirmed on Tuesday this week....

Poundstretcher in Newport will be closing its doors by the end of the month as part of the company's nationwide rescue. Around 250 of the national chain's stores are closing with the loss of approximately 2,000 jobs. It's said that...

Action on Hearing Loss, a leading Island charity which supports local people with sensory loss, has launched a new 'drive-through’ service for hearing aid maintenance at their Newport offices. The service is designed to provide a safe, COVID free environment...

The Great South Run, which was due to take place on 18th October, has been cancelled for 2020. Organisers say they haven’t taken this decision lightly. Over the past few months, those behind the annual event have worked hard -...

The COVID-19 testing facility on the Isle of Wight is due to move from Medina to Newclose Cricket Ground. From Monday 24th August, people will need to go to Newclose on Blackwater Road, Newport to access a coronavirus test. To...

Swimming pools at the Island’s 1Leisure facilities at Medina, Newport and The Heights, Sandown are to reopen for lane swimming from 17th August. It is the first step in a phased reopening of the popular pools, with new measures in...