COVID-19

In a letter to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has asked for support for the UK coach travel and tourism industry.  Mr Seely highlighted the contribution that the coach travel industry makes to the UK's...

Southern Vectis is gearing up for an increase in the numbers of customers travelling across its network - following the government’s latest announcement. With more people being encouraged back to work, the operator has stepped up its services and is...

The resumption of Wightlink’s FastCat foot passenger link between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head on Friday (31st July) will be welcomed in person by the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Rob Wood and the Mayor of Ryde, Michael Lilley. Both...

A series of quick-reference 'action cards' is now available for hotels, campsites, tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and other Isle of Wight work places to use in the event of a coronavirus outbreak. The cards provide key steps to help people...

More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, including dozens of local businesses here on the Isle of wight. The official Government online finder is now...

Southern Vectis has announced it will once again increase its bus services across the Isle of Wight.  From Sunday 2nd August the operator is restoring Routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 to their normal Sunday services. It is...

Outpatients clinics will resume within the main Outpatients Department at St Mary’s Hospital from Monday 3rd August. Main Outpatients is still located in the North hospital, however, some changes have been made and extra safety measures have been introduced to...

Isle of Wight ferry operators Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel have jointly issued instructions to Islanders returning from Spain, following the government’s requirement to isolate for 14 days. Returning quarantining persons must travel by car and notify the relevant cross-Solent...

Following the further relaxation of lockdown measures, the Isle of Wight Council is welcoming overnight visitors to its harbours from today (Tuesday). People's safety is the council's top priority and a series of social distancing measures have been put in...

The Government has issued advice for pet owners after confirmation that the virus has spread to at least 1 animal in the UK. It has been announced that a cat from somewhere in England tested positive at a laboratory in...