ISLANDERS are being warned about a scam in which an email or phone call requests payment and identity details in order to secure a Covid vaccine appointment. The NHS will contact you when it's your turn to have the coronavirus vaccination and you
The Government has made a range of grants available to cover the current national lockdown period - from 5 January 2021. Businesses forced to close can claim grants of up to £3,000 per month while businesses remaining open - but impacted by local
DO YOU know a child or young person up to 25 years old who deserves recognition for their achievements despite facing adversity? Nominations are now open for the High Sheriff’s Children and Young People’s Awards 2021. The awards celebrate the
'IT'S not a sticky plaster you can put on' — a councillor has hit back at the solution to solve the troubled floating bridge's problems. As the Isle of Wight Council continues to consider the only 'viable' option to resolving Floating Bridge 6'
AN ARMY boxer, who admitted a string of assaults against women, has been sentenced. Lance Corporal John Noble Marvin, 27, of St Andrews Street, Cowes, has appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court today (Monday). He had previously
A large sinkhole, that has been increasing in size over the last week, has prompted a safety message for Islanders to give it a wide berth. The hole has forced the closure of part of the beach footpath at Appley. It is now being described as
THE number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 recorded on the Isle of Wight has risen again today (Monday). Today's update takes the month's cases to 4,224 — with almost ten months of previous testing having yielded 1,679 cases. According to figures
This lovely flat is located in Grange Road in the popular area of Shanklin Old Village and it is within walking distance of the esplanade and beach. It is also close to the high street and for those without a car, the train station is only ten
DOMESTIC abuse incidents are rising on the Isle of Wight. Figures published by the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership (CSP) show 1,786 incidents of domestic violence and abuse in 2019/20, an increase of 193 cases on the previous year.
Island Roads's gritters will be out again tonight (Monday) and tomorrow morning. The team will be treating the roads at 6pm and on Tuesday, at 5am. Drivers are warned to take extra care.
So all of the major supermarkets are to enforce the wearing of face masks, and about time too. However I have a word of advice for Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsburys, and it is this. Before you start enforcing regulations
A stretch of the beach-side footpath at Appley in Ryde remains cordoned off, more than a week after a sinkhole opened up. Update: VIDEO Ryde sinkhole means 'complex repair' by Southern Water The hole is growing, say people in the town
ARE your children bored during lockdown? An exciting new competition could be just the thing to keep them entertained, get their creative juices flowing, and educate them about nature at the same time. A competition, in collaboration with architects
It's glorious and you've been sharing your photos of the Isle of Wight bathed in winter sun, snapped during your daily exercise. Scroll through the photos above! Got one to share? Email editor@iwcp.co.uk, or message us on Facebook, Twitter
THE main phone line into the Isle of Wight's hospital is down this morning (Monday, January 25). This means those phoning to access the switchboard at St Mary's Hospital, Newport, on 01983 822099 are unable to get through. Sharing the news
AFTER setting herself a challenge for 2020, Brading's Cathy Mills has walked 2,412 miles and raised £3,212 for the Alzheimer's Society. Cathy, with dog Millie, had aimed to walk 1,000 miles, but they just kept on going. She walked in spirit
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought the Debenhams brand and website for £55 million in a deal that will see the brand operate as an online-only retailer from next year. Bosses confirmed the deal will not include stores as part of the structured
A MAJOR milestone has been marked in the quest to restore and preserve the historic Britten-Norman Islander — registration mark G-AVCN. The project is a labour of love for the Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society (BNAPS). As a result
During 2020, despite the Covid pandemic, Shanklin Rotary Club still handed out thousands of pounds to good causes at home and abroad. Robert Adams, presdient, said the club was not able to run its major fundraiser, its big sale, this year, but
My husband and I live in the beautiful unspoilt village of Calbourne and over recent years have watched in horror, the spread of housing estates engulfing our island. This is a place of natural beauty where people come to walk, rest and take in
