Local politicians respond to national media reports on Island as a test-bed for early end to lockdown
Carole DennettIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely and Leader of the IW Council Dave Stewart have responded to national media reports…
Read More‘Light A Candle’ campaign for Mountbatten
An Isle of Wight business is supporting Mountbatten Isle of Wight by asking its community to purchase its handmade charity…
Read MoreTwo more COVID-19 deaths on the Isle of Wight
Two more people have sadly died on the Isle of Wight after testing positive for coronavirus. The total number of…
Read MoreCommunity garden in Freshwater to become bin store
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterPlans have been approved for Southern Housing Group (SHG) to install 16 waste stores, which will house 64 bins, in…
Read MoreCouncil looking for additional mortuary space on the Island
Additional facilities are being looked at by the Isle of Wight Council to provide extra mortuary facilities. It comes following…
Read MoreIncrease in demand for domestic abuse services
Domestic abuse services on the Island have reported a surge in calls since social distancing guidelines came into force. YouFirst,…
Read MoreNational newspaper says local politicians lobbying for Island to leave lock-down early
Local politicians are seeking to persuade the Government that the Isle of Wight should become a test-bed for lockdown-easing measures…
Read MoreFour more coronavirus cases recorded on the Isle of Wight
The number of people on the Isle of Wight tested positive for coronavirus now stands at 73, an increase of…
Read MoreScams targeting vulnerable victims across the Island
Islanders are being urged to be alert after a number of different scams are currently circulating across the Isle of…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses after fire at National Trust site
Police on the Island are appealing for witnesses after a fire was set at a National Trust car park yesterday…
Read MoreIsland parents concern about school bus spaces
Parents across the Isle of Wight have received emails this week, notifying them that there will be a ‘significant’ reduction…
Read MoreCare through coronavirus: a hospice doctor’s perspective
The practicalities of dealing with the coronavirus outbreak are exhausting, but the response from Islanders has been overwhelming – that…
Read MoreIsland testing facility for key workers on way
Key workers on the Isle of Wight will soon be tested for coronavirus here, rather than have to travel to…
Read MoreChest freezer donation supports vital meals service
The Covid19 Crisis is making it difficult for many Foodbanks and Soup Kitchens to fulfil their missions at a time…
Read MoreNew plans submitted for controversial High Street building
PLANS have been submitted to change a controversial building in Bembridge — moving on from its chequered history — to…
Read MoreOpen call for artist commissions for Hullabaloo at Home 2020
The Common Space and Shademakers UK are commissioning artworks from artists based on the Isle of Wight for the new…
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