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The Isle of Wight Council has welcomed new government measures designed to protect renters during the national coronavirus restrictions. Safeguards, including the pause on evictions, means evictions will not be enforced until 11th January 2021 at the earliest, supporting individuals...

This is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 9th November – Friday 13th November 2020   • Robert Kasperski, 46, of no fixed abode, admitted assault by beating,...

Premier Inn has taken the decision to push back the much-anticipated opening of their new hotel in Sandown until the end of January 2021. The brand new, 100-bed hotel and Cookhouse & Pub restaurant were completed earlier this year and...

The RSPCA is bracing itself for the toughest Christmas yet as the charity fears the financial strain from the Coronavirus pandemic could mean a rise in pets being abandoned and neglected. Last Christmas Day, the charity received more than 950...

The bereaved have been flouting socially distancing rules at the Isle of Wight Crematorium, a meeting of the Isle of Wight Cabinet heard. Reminders have been issued to those visiting the crematorium to stick to the protective COVID measures –...

Southern Vectis has released their Christmas and New Year bus timetable for 2020. You can now begin to plan your days out, get to work, or go out with friends safely. Government-advised local and national restrictions may change which means...

Local contact tracers, following up cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, are not in place yet — as it is claimed there is less need for them. When a person tests positive for COVID-19, contact tracers will alert...

Police have released CCTV images of 3 men they would like to speak to in connection with an assault on a man in Shanklin earlier this month. An altercation is said to have occurred between the victim and 3 men...

The impact of COVID-19 on festivals and other live events has been devastating, the Island's MP has said in response to an inquiry to examine the future of UK music festivals. With this year's pandemic stopping almost all major events,...

The local Green Island Grant, which can provide grants of up to £10,000 for a raft of eco-friendly measures including, insulation, double glazing, solar power and heat pumps, will continue to take enquiries throughout the new lockdown. If a grant...