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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has made several changes around the St Mary's Hospital site, which includes the introduction of social distancing stewards. since the change in Government guidance around face masks and face coverings came into force on Monday...

Isle of Wight businesses in need of financial support should look at two new funding streams says MP Bob Seely. Mr Seely - who has been in regular contact with the Isle of Wight business community since the beginning of...

Schools have slowly been opening to more students this week but with no ‘clear message’, with one local headteacher saying he does not know what may happen come September. Almost 3 months after schools were closed, a small number of...

A new service to support children and adults with autism during the current COVID–19 pandemic launched on Wednesday (17th June). The Isle of Wight Autism Support Hub will provide support to children and adults who may be feeling isolated or...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (12th June 2020) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15380 £100.00 6017 £100.00 7528 £100.00 4499 £100.00 9906 £100.00 1655 £100.00 13761 £100.00 5898 £100.00 15675 £100.00 4539 £100.00 14941

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. New Applications Application...

The local discretionary grant scheme to help eligible Isle of Wight businesses has reopened for applications from today (Thursday), following a short suspension to review the criteria and allocation of remaining funds. A sum of around £1.34 million remains from...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has been listening to local independent pharmacies which he says have come under increasing pressure through the COVID-19 crisis. Mr Seely was contacted by Timothy Gibbs of Yarmouth Pharmacy who highlighted the significant financial...

The Isle of Wight has once again been leading the way in the fight against COVID-19 as one of the first trusts to run the RECOVERY clinical trial, which has led to great results. The Department of Health and Social...

Planners for the Pennyfeathers development in Ryde, which will see 900 new homes built, have said they aim to submit the reserved matters application next month with an aim of the first spade hitting the ground in March 2021. This...