One more case of coronavirus on the Island
Isle of Wight ObserverThe number of confirmed coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight now stands at 69, an increase of just one…
Read MoreArmy prepares to leave the Island
Some of the Army personnel who have been on the Island for the past two weeks to help combat the…
Read MoreStrong progress with business rates grant payments
The Isle of Wight Council has processed payments totalling £23.6 million to more than 1,940 Island business ratepayers eligible for…
Read MoreCompton Bay car park bale fire ‘absolute stupidity’
Bales of hay, which were thought to be set of fire deliberately, have been described as ‘absolute stupidity’ by the…
Read MoreRecycling booklet to include information on staying safe
Important information on staying safe during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis will be landing on people’s doorsteps from today (Monday 20…
Read MoreEnergy company extends range of help available to priority customers
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is extending the support it provides to those most vulnerable by expanding the eligibility…
Read MoreSeely urges Island businesses to claim a cash grant from today
Government funds for businesses who have furloughed staff can be accessed from today – and MP Bob Seely says it’s…
Read More‘Cancel September Baseline testing for reception pupils’
The plans for Baseline testing for all Reception pupils is scheduled to start this September, and the Government still wants…
Read MoreRyde neighbours celebrate with a Postcode Lottery Win
Four people in Ryde are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Nelson Crescent neighbours…
Read MoreEmergency services at cliff fall near Shanklin
A second major cliff fall in the space of a few weeks near Shanklin sent emergency services racing to the…
Read MoreChinook helicpoter exercise at Seaclose in case of emergency
Many Islanders probably spotted a Chinook helicopter flying over Newport this lunchtime. It was all part of a rehearsal for…
Read MoreRyde School students make shields for carers
Members of the Design Technology department of Ryde School are in school during lockdown as part of the team looking…
Read MoreIslanders warned to be wary of Council Tax refund scam
Trading Standards are warning Island residents to be wary of emails received purporting to be from Council Tax. The message…
Read MoreBig thanks to Morrisons
Gaynor Rhead, General Manager of Orchard House Care Centre, Fairlee Road, Newport, has asked us to pass on a massive…
Read MoreThousands take part in digital services over Easter
THOUSANDS of people took part in digital services that were live-streamed or pre-recorded by C of E churches in south-east…
Read MoreChildline provides lifeline to vulnerable children during lockdown
Childline can today reveal it has seen large numbers of children getting in touch due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), carrying out…
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