New key worker cycle scheme gets off to a flying start
Carole DennettA 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 MorePopular Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend latest victim of Covid-19
The IW Bus Museum and CAMRA have announced today that the Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend, due to be…
Read MoreSouth coast artists supporting young carers during pandemic
Artists across the South coast are working to raise funds to help YMCA Fairthorne Group support young carers through the…
Read MoreLocal politicians respond to national media reports on Island as a test-bed for early end to lockdown
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely and Leader of the IW Council Dave Stewart have responded to national media reports…
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 MoreFourth death from Covid-19 at St Mary’s Hospital
The total number of deaths from Covid-19 has reached four, as a man in his 90s who had underlying health…
Read MoreAmazon World desperate to save its animals
As companies large and small face massive pressures from the Coronavirus epidemic, one Island business is also struggling with a…
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