National reports that test-and-trace strategy could be trialled on the Island
Carole DennettThe Daily Telegraph says that new government strategy for planning how to deal with Covid-19 could be trialled on the…
Read MoreHTP Apprenticeship College to host virtual open day
HTP Apprenticeship College are hosting a virtual open day for all 16-18 school leavers on Tuesday May 5 from 10am.…
Read MoreCharity candle raising money for the Mountbatten Coronavirus Appeal
ChilliWinter in Cowes are raising funds for the Moutbatten Coronavirus Appeal with a range of beautiful hand-made rainbow candles. The…
Read MoreWas this taken on VE Day?
The Isle of Wight Council’s Heritage Service is keen to find out more about the photograph above, which is held…
Read MorePetition against early release from lock-down hits 2,000 signatures
The number of people who have signed an on-line petition opposing the Island being used as a test area to…
Read MoreGrand lottery draw win in Sandown
Five people in Sandown are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Quay Lane neighbours netted…
Read MorePan together delivering hot meals to those in need
Willing volunteers are still cooking up a storm – and delivering the food – to those who are struggling to…
Read MoreNew key worker cycle scheme gets off to a flying start
A new scheme to encourage key workers to choose cycling as their preferred mode of travel has got off to…
Read MoreCould you change a child’s life? Consider fostering
Among the praise for key workers, there is an important, sometimes invisible group at the heart of our community doing…
Read MoreGood work by Ryde Lions continues
Despite the Covid-19 restrictions Ryde Lions Club have continued to offer support to the local community and recently presented a…
Read MoreWhat would you do with £10,000?
There’s never been a better time to play the Isle of Wight Lottery. It’s just £1 a week to play…
Read MoreRSPCA Godshill encourage animal lovers to take part in 2.6 challenge
The team at RSPCA Godshill Animal Centre join the fun as part of the 2.6 Challenge event which aims to…
Read MoreLorry is crowned as tourism superstar for 2020
When it comes to brightening up your day Hovertravel’s Lorry Middleton is often named as the perfect tonic. Now it’s…
Read MoreChoir on song in aid of IW Brainy Bunch
Sunday should have seen the 40th London Marathon, where thousands of runners would challenge themselves to complete the 26.2 mile…
Read MoreReductions in IW ferry services lead to two government announcements
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council and the chairman of the Isle of Wight Transport Infrastructure Board have…
Read MoreTesting station leaving after only three days
The Covid-19 mobile testing station that was due to be on the Island for four days to test key workers…
Read More