Snow has been falling on the Isle of Wight tonight (Sunday), prompting a 'drive safely' warning from a local weather forecaster. Parts of the Island saw the white stuff for a time this evening, hours after much of the country was covered in snow
Two more people have died in hospital on the Isle of Wight. The data records those who tested positive for Covid-19, and where it was recognised on a death certificate. Announced today, the deaths were recorded on January 22. 106 people
Parents have had a few weeks to settle into homeschooling, with varying amounts of success. But one family who are enjoying the experience are the Critchisons from Niton. Leah, ten, and Alice, seven, are both pupils at Niton Primary School
The latest government data has seen 89 new Covid-19 cases added to the Isle of Wight's total today (Sunday). Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 5,862 confirmed cases of coronavirus on the Island. Yesterday, 81 news cases were
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has apologised after its Covid-19 vaccination appointment booking system was 'shared more widely than was appropriate'. It issued a statement on its website yesterday (Saturday) to say steps had been taken to 'rectify
An Indian restaurant and takeaway in Lake is counting the cost of vandalism, after someone smashed the glass in its front door. Bay Leaf, on Sandown Road, has contacted the police after the incident on Saturday night. It is warning other local
A new case of Covid-19 has been confirmed at Gurnard primary school, according to a letter shared with the County Press, requiring some year five children and staff to isolate and the whole year group's lessons to be delivered remotely. The school
A teenage girl, missing from Southampton, has been found on the Isle of Wight. An appeal for information to find Megan was shared late last week. The fifteen year old, who has links to the Isle of Wight, disappeared on Thursday January 21,
Nothing was going to stop Andrew and Michaela Baker or Nicola and Martin Bissell from getting married — not even the Covid crisis. Andrew and Michaela shrugged off the threat of the second lockdown to be married at The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, on
Visit an online exhibition of life through the lens of a Victorian and Edwardian Isle of Wight photographer. William Hogg (1844 to 1928) lived in Ryde and focussed on the first few decades of the 20th century, in and around the town. His images
From Roger Bunney, Romsey, Hants: I was interested to read Anne Grant's article 'Ryde teacher eavesdropped on Hitler's men' (CP, 01-01-21). There is on Rew Down above Ventnor the remains of a World War 2 'Y station'. This was established
IF YOU have ever dreamed of waking up to sea views, put this lovely apartment in Yarmouth on your shortlist. Situated in The Square, this is a recently refurbished duplex apartment located in the centre of the conservation area, which enjoys magnificent
"ONE hundred and forty years ago, the Isle of Wight was in the grip of the worst snowstorm it had ever experienced," writes Mark Davison, author of The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Weather Book. Snow and ice was forecast this weekend, but sleet
EAT STREET is a unique combination of contemporary Isle of Wight themes: great street food, the Internet of Things, the circular economy, countryside exploration, a rustic vehicle and extreme Covid security. The Eat Street wagon — a converted horsebox
A new Met Office ice warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight. It will be in force from midnight (Sunday) until 11am tomorrow (Monday). Drivers are warned to take extra care. Read it in full Much of the country has been
A man is missing from Ryde and his family have told the Isle of Wight County Press that the situation is very worrying. Update: Sean has now been located, his family and Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed.
Landslips have closed two stretches of the Isle of Wight coastal path. Gurnard to Sticelett, on the Island's north west coast and Shepard's Chine, in the south, are both affected. Signs are in place showing diversion routes. The Isle of
Three people have each been handed £200 fines for breaching Covid-19 restrictions. One was dealt with for possession of cannabis, police said. Officers stopped a car on Friday night. On Facebook, Hampshire Constabulary said the three had
Here is a round up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing January 11. Christopher David Downer, 31, of Nelson Road, Newport. Two counts of assault by beating, two counts of criminal damage
RAIL enthusiasts will be pleased to hear an exhibition to celebrate 50 years of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway has gone digital. Off The Rails is now an online exhibition, organised by Quay Arts in partnership with the Havenstreet-based railway
A FEW days ago, I was vaccinated against the current plague, and the most important thing to say is that I was utterly impressed, not to say bowled over by the organisation and smooth performance of the whole affair. The venue — I was going to
The council tax police precept has risen by seven per cent every year over the last three years, a total increase of 21 per cent, and now Hampshire’s Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, Michael Lane, is asking for a further seven per cent.
Pictures of our iconic buses, cars from bygone eras and other forms of transport have been much-commented on by members of the We Grew Up on the Isle of Wight Facebook group. Scroll through our gallery of pictures above to see more... Lee Beck's
Having read the letter from Bob Scott in New Zealand, I agree wholeheartedly with his comments. The UK has been indecisive from the start regarding Covid 19. In New Zealand when Covid was increasing, the government instantly imposed a lockdown
