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A fishing lake offering both day fishing and private fishing could be created in Winford, alongside 7 holiday chalets, if plans are approved. In a proposal to create a ‘high quality’ tourist attraction, a plan submitted by Sam Woodward at...

The Government has confirmed that hairdressers will not be allowed to re-open until at least 12th April, meaning Islanders will have to wait another 7 weeks before getting a much-needed chop. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today (Monday) laid out...

All school children across the Isle of Wight will return to the classroom from Monday 8th March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed this afternoon (Monday). Despite calls for a staggered approach, it has been announced that all children across...

The Isle of Wight is firmly in the hearts and minds of the nation with the garden isle once again featuring highly in a number of travel polls. With the country about to be unlocked and travel restrictions expected to...

More than 400 people have been discharged from St Mary’s Hospital to date after being treated for COVID-19. In the latest data published by NHS England, figures for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust show since the beginning of the...

McDonald's in Newport will once again open for takeaway orders from tomorrow, plus a FREE McNugget deal is being launched for those choosing to order for delivery. The pandemic has seen the popular fast food outlet open and close several...

All adults in the UK will receive a COVID-19 vaccination by the end of July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged. New targets will see the Island’s Over 50s receive their first jab by 15th April - over 2 weeks...

The Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership has issued a weekly update on scams that have come to light in the local community over the past week. Islanders are being urged to be very wary of any unsolicited phone calls,...

Self Assessment taxpayers will not be charged a 5% late payment penalty if they pay their tax or set up a payment plan by 1st April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced. The payment deadline for Self Assessment is...

The Isle of Wight has been named in a poll of the top UK destinations by a global travel firm, and is the only island to feature. Big 7 Travel compiled the list following a poll of their readers’ favourite...