Fines for repeatedly refusing to wear a mask could soar to £3,200 and organisers of illegal raves could face a £10,000 penalty - Boris Johnson has announced ahead of further easing of England’s lockdown. Here is a full summary of the changes across
PEOPLE travelling home to the UK from France, Malta and The Netherlands will have to quarantine from Saturday, the government has announced. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the measure would also apply to people travelling from Monaco, Turks
As it hots up, people naturally want to use more water at home – but to help keep supplies running, please be considerate and only use what you need. Our teams work hard to keep your taps and toilets flowing 24/7, but the past few months we’ve
PRODUCTIVE discussions have taken place over proposed housing on Seaclose Park, the ward councillor has said. Since the draft Newport Harbour Masterplan was made public earlier in the year, the Isle of Wight Council has faced backlash against plans
A former water mill, turned offices, in Newport could now become flats — as maintaining office space has become challenging and unviable. Mill Court, which is part of Pan Mill, by Matalan, KFC and Cineworld in Newport, is the subject of a planning
A POD of dolphins has been spotted off the coast of Ventnor this afternoon (Thursday). County Press reader, Jodie Lacey shared videos taken aboard Ventnor fisherman Ed Blake's vessel. Jodie says she saw at least a dozen dolphins in the
RYDE Harriers took part in a variety of virtual races last month, with a percentage of the entry fees being donated to the Youth Trust and Mountbatten Hospice. Members tackled a combination of 2km and 5km runs, a Newport to Ryde run and the West
Isle of Wight businesses are among those being featured on Twitter, by the government, to promote Shop Local week. In a focus on Island businesses, the account for HM Government London & South East has been tweeting videos and backing our smaller
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Newport Road yesterday (Wednesday). One of the drivers was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and police are conducting an investigation into the exact circumstances of the
Health secretary Matt Hancock has again thanked the Isle of Wight for being the testbed for the new Test and Trace App to combat Covid-19. The Google-Apple based app, which begins rollout to Island residents tomorrow (Friday), includes features
A ROAD in Ryde has been temporarily closed so Southern Water can carry out emergency repairs. From 9.10am earlier this morning (Thursday, August 13), Circular Road in Ryde has been closed by Island Roads so works can be executed by the water company
A frontline team — which provides vital care to the sick and vulnerable during the night — is to be halved. A decision was made by the Isle of Wight Council in the 2019/20 budget to save £2 million in adult social care, including a £102,000 budget
THE new government Covid-19 test and trace app will be focused on Isle of Wight residents, not tourists from the UK or abroad. The Isle of Wight is to host a trial of the new Google-Apple designed app, which is said to be compatible with 90 per
SUSPECTED ordnance at Seaview was found not to be the case. Quay Rocks Beach was cordoned off by police last night, and the safety zone was later further widened for public protection. The Royal Navy bomb disposal team from Portsmouth arrived
An earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale has apparently shaken the south coast of England today (Thursday). It was felt in the English Channel, about 72 km east of Lewes and 34 km south of Camber, at about 9am. It was recorded around
THE body of a man found in The Solent on Monday has been confirmed as that of missing Elezaj Shkelzen. Elezaj's family are being supported by specialist officers. A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Thank you to everyone who shared our
THE Isle of Wight will again be the test bed for the new NHS coronavirus tracing app, according to BBC reports this morning. An official announcement is expected later this morning but the BBC says the Isle of Wight, along with another area and
7:46pm Lugley Street in Newport is currently closed to traffic.
STRICKEN carp, struggling to survive in the depleted waters of Sandown canoe lake, have been rescued by the RSPCA. The Isle of Wight branch of the charity has taken a first batch of the fish and will keep them in their holding tanks until the situation
VOYAGER, Thom D’Arcy, has completed an epic 30,000-mile circumnavigation of the world, and returned to Yarmouth — the starting point of his journey — at the weekend. Thom, 37, left the Island on May 9, 2016 — and more than four years later he
A woman and children have been rescued from a house fire in Swanmore Road, Ryde this morning (Thursday). Fire crews from Ryde, Newport and Sandown were called out just before 6:45am. Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says a neighbour rescued
From Iain McKie, Totland: Island MP Bob Seely appears to be labouring under the apprehension that anything on the Island requires his approval as demonstrated by his reluctance to support the Isle of Wight TT (Diamond Races) next year. This
AN EXHIBITION featuring vivid scenes from the summer season opens at Quarr Abbey today (Thursday). A display of new paintings and limited edition prints by Isle of Wight artist, Charlotte Hodge Thomas, will be on show in the abbey's art gallery
A SANDOWN woman has been banned from driving for 26 months after she admitted drinking before getting behind the wheel. Tanya Scarlett Harding, 48, of Victoria Road, had previously admitted drink driving on June 12, when she appeared in front of
A TOKYO based singer who studied on the Isle of Wight has featured on a new electro single from Mexican EDM producer Johnny Frizz. Born in Bristol, Jazzy Heath studied at Newport’s Platform One music college from 2013 until 2015. The new track
