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Red Funnel say that they will refuse travel for passengers who turn up without a face covering when the law changes on 15th June. In line with the latest government advice, Red Funnel is asking its passengers to wear face...

The Island's MP has this evening (Friday) issued a statement about a recent meeting with a resident in Seaview, which has attracted the attention of the national newspapers for breaching lockdown guidance. It is said that Mr Seely attended a...

Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council have issued a joint appeal to the public, on World Environment Day, to take their litter home after beaches and parks were strewn with litter at the weekend. As lockdown measures were...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has written to Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston, with a list of suggestions about how the Government could help get the UK visitor economy back on its feet. Bob highlighted the fact that there were...

The Isle of Wight can come out of lockdown with an opportunity to improve air quality for the long term, according to Southern Vectis’ Andrew Wickham. On World Environment Day - Friday 5th June - the bus operator’s managing director...

Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Isle of Wight can now bid for grant funding of up to £40,000. The Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning Service has published a new prospectus...

Newport-based Lifeline Fire & Security is leading the way in assisting schools, factories and offices across the Isle of Wight to return to work using the latest temperature screening CCTV technology. Temperature screening CCTV is fast emerging as a result...

The Island's NHS Mental Health Services have made it easier for Isle of Wight Residents to access the mental health services they need, when they need them. The creation of an Integrated Mental Health Hub on the Island is one...

A new food app offering takeaway menus from restaurants across the Isle of Wight has been officially launched. Island businessmen Kevin Barton and Mark Stafford, who created and launched the Uber-style taxi app, Go Taxi, last December, have now introduced...

Proposals for Isle of Wight schools to close for the Christmas break on 23rd December - just 2 days before the big day - is too late in the month say schools. Children and staff would be 'on their knees'...