New traffic arrangements ahead of next phase of St Mary’s works
Isle of Wight ObserverNew traffic arrangements will come into force from Monday (8 June) for the next phase of the major improvement works…
Read MoreThousands more donated to Island organisations supporting people through Covid-19
A dozen projects and organisations have received a share of over £31,000 to help their work supporting Island residents during…
Read MoreKeeping families fed during the coronavirus crisis
Ryde charity Aspire has served up more than 300 frozen meals and provided 300 food parcels to the most vulnerable…
Read More29 coronavirus related deaths in care homes on the Island
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAnd almost 180 people have contracted the virus in Island care homes
Read MoreVectis Radio receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Vectis Radio is one of 230 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year.
Read MoreLocal cruise firm supports cross-Solent patient transfers
Solent and Wightline Cruises have agreed to offer their services to transfer patients who need urgent and emergency care at…
Read MoreSlipway extension to help speed up Lifeboat launch times
Freshwater Inshore Rescue, an independent lifeboat station on the Island, has asked the Isle of Wight Council for permission to…
Read MoreApplication granted for an over 18’s gambling centre at amusement park
This means machines with a higher cost and higher win payout can be added to the family amusement park but…
Read MoreChrist the King College not liable for £7 million debt says High Court
A legal agreement between the College and the company that financed and built their sixth form building ended up in…
Read MoreGirlguiding and Blue Peter Badges for Bethany
Girlguiding’s Campaign Badge encourages members to choose a theme and one of the activities involves raising money for a chosen…
Read MoreGarlic festival set to return next year
The Island’s biggest summer show – The annual Isle of Wight Garlic Festival will not take place in 2020.
Read MoreCouncil report praises “Herculean” response to Covid-19 across the Island
An internal report into the Isle of Wight Council’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has praised “strong and constructive relationships”
Read MoreThe IOW NHS Trust thanks its volunteers
National Volunteer Week 1st – 7th June 2020
Read MoreFunding boost for Island green transport projects
Two community-led renewable energy schemes on the Isle of Wight have received a total of £73,000 in feasibility funding from…
Read MoreDog restrictions on beaches back in force soon
Dog beach ban starts next week
Read MoreResearch suggests the Island’s R is below one
If the R number, the number of how many new people are infected by each case, is kept below one,…
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