Permanent testing centre to be located on the Island
Carole DennettThe Island will now have a fixed testing centre from Saturday
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We've all done it at one time or another - but you don't expect the army to miss the ferry!
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There's been some confusion on how many cases of Covid-19 there have been in St Mary's Hospital. This clears it…
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The Isle of Wight NFU Mutual has selected Wight Aid to receive a share of a national £1 million donation…
Read MoreBoris and Carrie announce the birth of their first child
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Read MoreNational reports that test-and-trace strategy could be trialled on the Island
The 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…
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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…
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