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Cases total up to 23rd October A total of 610 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight to date, with new data revealing every single age group has been affected. The latest case was identified on...

The Cowes Floating Bridge is haemorrhaging money and has cost the taxpayer a staggering £7.7million to date. A Freedom of Information Request by the Floating Bridge Stakeholders’ and Engineers’ Group has revealed the costs behind the troubled vessel, which has...

The Isle of Wight branch of the Campaign for Real Ale fears that ongoing trading restrictions and the threat of localised lockdowns could begin to bite in 2021, putting local breweries and pubs at risk. This year’s Good Beer Guide warns of...

Blackgang Chine has made the decision to cancel this year's Halloween Firework Finale that was due to take place on Saturday.  Following careful consideration in collaboration with the Isle of Wight Council, the Blackgang Chine team have made the tough...

Wight Computers have been working with cross-Solent operator Wightlink to develop a bespoke digital voice assistant which will provide Wightlink customers with up to the minute details about the service status of their ferries and FastCat sailings. To fulfil the...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is urging everyone celebrating Bonfire Night to ensure fireworks and bonfires are kept a safe distance from electricity infrastructure. With many major firework displays canceled due to coronavirus restrictions, SSEN is encouraging everyone planning...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) have entered a new partnership with Co-op, which will support local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations tackling food poverty to help vulnerable people during these challenging times. Funds have been...

Lifeguards on the beach at Ryde carried out 48 rescues during the summer months and saved the lives of 22 people, according to Ryde Town Council. During the summer period, the lifeguards were on duty and alert for families and...

“We are not prepared to be ignored” — one town council is calling for more engagement and cooperation from the Isle of Wight Council as it says it lacks support. Following a meeting of Ventnor Town Council (VTC), local councillors...

The Bay Medical Centre in Shanklin has come under fire from a transgender patient who claims he has received discriminatory treatment - including a long battle for his new gender to be officially recognised. The Islander, who wishes to remain...