COVID-19

From Monday 13th July 2020, all passengers travelling on both Wightlink’s and Red Funnel's car ferry services will be asked to leave their vehicles after embarkation and spend the journey in the passenger lounges or outside sundeck - with a...

The Isle of Wight Transport Infrastructure Board is closely monitoring cross-Solent foot passenger numbers with a view to the reinstatement of Wightlink's Fast Cat service as soon as demand permits. At present, foot passenger numbers are at around 15% of...

Families are being urged to stay alert while children are using playground equipment and observe social distancing rules. The guidance comes as the Isle of Wight Council reopens, from Saturday 11th July, its playgrounds for the first time since the...

The Isle of Wight branch of Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has published a list of local pubs which have now re-opened following the coronavirus lockdown. Islanders have been urged to 'eat out to help out' by the Chancellor of...

As Mountbatten reopens its shops across the Isle of Wight, the charity is putting out a call for volunteers who have time to spare over the summer.  Government restrictions and advice due to the coronavirus pandemic mean some of Mountbatten’s regular...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed changes to its free parking offer for key workers. The council will continue to provide free parking to all NHS staff, health and social care workers and NHS volunteer responders assisting with the...

A £1.57billion financial support package to protect cultural, arts and heritage institutions has been welcomed by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. The Government said the emergency grants and loans package - designed to support the future of museums, galleries,...

Southern Vectis has received the industry standard mark ‘We’re Good to Go’ - which recognises its efforts to implement cleaning and social distancing measures for staff and customers during the coronavirus crisis.  The bus operator has been transporting key workers...

Ventilator Challenge UK, a consortium of UK aerospace, motorsport, automotive and medical businesses including GKN on the Isle of Wight, has concluded its work to deliver ventilators to the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. Formed on 19th March in response...

Councillors from Sandown Town Council litter picked and carried out maintenance work to ensure the Steven Jenkins Playground was open for families on Saturday (4th July). The Town Council have installed up to the minute guidance on equipment usage, social...