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From today, for a trial period of 7 days, eligible people will be able to walk-in for their COVID-19 vaccination at the Riverside vaccination centre in Newport. Walk-in appointments will be offered 7 days a week, between the hours of...

Pensioners across the Isle of Wight are being urged to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit as figures show many could be missing out on a vital financial boost. More than 160,000 pensioners in the South East currently...

An announcement is due to be made about this year's Isle of Wight Festival next week, according to organisers. The team behind the annual event say they are 'exploring options' for this year's 4-day festival following Boris Johnson's big reveal...

The number of people who have died from, or at least with, COVID-19 has now hit 261 following 7 further deaths in the community and 1 at St Mary's Hospital. According to the latest data, a total of 140 deaths...

New figures reveal that over 5,200 people were out of work and claiming benefits during the month of January. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits on the Isle of Wight has increased by almost 90% year-on-year, climbing from 2,765...

A major barrier to the long-awaited regeneration of Newport Harbour has been removed with the granting of a harbour revision order by the government. The order, approved by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Parliament last week, will enable the...

The Island's MP has given his reaction to yesterday's unveiling of the roadmap out of the coronavirus lockdown, saying 'the young need to be able to get on with their lives again'. Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out his plans...

The Isle of Wight Council has chosen Barnardo's as its provider to continue its early help family centres. The children's charity was chosen following a detailed tender selection process to run the 0 to 19 family centres for the next...

The annual Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend, which was due to take place in mid-October, has been cancelled for the second year running. This popular event takes many months of detailed planning and organisers say there are still too...

3 amendments to the Isle of Wight Council majority Conservative party 2021/22 budget have been put forward. If the Conservatives’ plans are approved, council taxpayers on the Island will see a 4.99% increase in their bill with cuts being made...