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Islanders who are considered to be the most vulnerable to COVID-19 could start receiving a third 'booster' COVID-19 vaccination from September, it has been announced. The Department of Health has said that interim guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination...

An Isle of Wight sailing and training charity has announced the appointment of a new director. UKSA, a leading maritime training, and education charity has appointed Amy Sweeting as Director of Development & Fundraising to provide leadership and direction on...

Islanders in Ryde and the surrounding areas may be able to catch a glimpse of a rare sight later this afternoon (Thursday), as the Goodyear blimp travels across the South Coast. The iconic airship will be making the journey as...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust will survey young Islanders about their mental health through the month of July as part of an ambitious Island-wide project to understand the mental health needs, experiences and views of young Islanders. Following on...

Marker buoys are being reinstated at several Island beaches this summer in a bid to protect swimmers from anti-social behaviour on the water. Work is due to start next week to install 16 marker buoys off Bembridge, Yaverland, Sandown, Lake...

Around 120 schoolchildren across the Isle of Wight are currently self-isolating due to positive COVID cases within the school communities, but the rules are about to change to ensure students remain in classrooms. Some 108 pupils from Cowes Enterprise College...

People who abuse animals can now face a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison as the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act comes into effect. The landmark legislation kicks in after completing its final Government stage and passing into law in...

Following the stranding of a wooden vessel off Small Hope Beach in Shanklin on Sunday (27th June), local contractors instructed by the boat's owner have now finished retrieving the vessel and making the beach safe.   The 3-masted yacht got into...

A change of plans in the re-development of a holiday centre in St Lawrence has been welcomed by the local councillor. A new site notice was added to the Isle of Wight Council’s planning register last week to mark the...

A man from Luton was caught driving whilst high on cannabis when Red Funnel staff reported him to Police, Magistrates heard this week. Kurtis Smith, 37, of Farley Hill in Luton, Bedfordshire appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...