Follow the countryside code during the pandemic
Isle of Wight ObserverWith the long bank holiday weekend ahead, the message from Island farmers is, please follow the rules during the coronavirus…
Read MoreEnergy company urges everyone to stay safe in the garden
With the nation currently in lockdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak, a spot of gardening is often a popular…
Read MorePHE guidance on social distancing in the workplace
Public Health England (PHE) has published a list of tailored advice for different scenarios as an example of how social…
Read MoreNHS Jobs are working with LinkedIn to fill COVID-19 roles
NHS Jobs are working with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, to accelerate the recruitment of critical healthcare staff in…
Read MoreNewchurch Male Voice Choir suspend activities until further
Newchurch Male Voice Choir have suspended activities until further notice due to the higher risk to members as many fall…
Read MoreEarn your stripes as an Isle of Wight history detective
You can now discover more about the sites and diverse collections of the Isle of Wight Heritage Service through a…
Read MoreIslanders heeded the instructions to stay at home
Thousands of Islanders heeded the instructions to stay at home on Easter Sunday. Beaches around the Island were deserted, apart…
Read MorePlatform One offers Island talent songwriting chance
Isle of Wight ObserverPlatform One College of Music, based in Newport, has launched a new Songwriting Showcase opportunity for Island residents aged between…
Read MoreCowes Harbour must remain open
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterDespite the lockdown, Cowes Harbour is still open and ‘cannot refuse entry’ to vessels who need to go through or…
Read MoreStay at home, play at home to help keep Island safer
Parents and carers are reminded that play areas on the Isle of Wight are closed while everyone should be staying…
Read MoreHelping hand for scaffolding firms
Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council have given a helping hand to Island scaffolding firms by suspending charges…
Read MoreFears that domestic abuse cases will increase during COVID-19
As people are told to lockdown and stay at home, fears have been rising for another vulnerable group in these…
Read MoreIsland NHS staff ‘receiving better protection levels’
Isle of Wight NHS staff fighting the coronavirus are receiving better levels of personal protection equipment, according to a national…
Read More£400 million to keep vital buses running
Isle of Wight buses are among those nationwide who will continue to serve those who rely on them thanks to…
Read MoreStay ‘fire safe’ during the coronavirus crisis
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of its advice to keep safe during the coronavirus…
Read MorePaul to release new album after crowdfunding boost
Popular Isle of Wight singer/songwriter Paul Armfield admits he is overwhelmed by the support he has received from fans and…
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