News from the centre

The Covid-19 virus thrives on social contact - more social contact leads to rising cases, which leads to more hospital admissions and tragically, more people dying

It was only set up a couple of weeks ago, but the Isle of Wight council say apart from the next two weekends, the pop-up testing centre at Medina will be closing. Details within

Thanks to a legacy trust set up by Mary Pittis in 19th century, women in Newport who are experiencing bereavement are being offered practical support and befriending. Pass onto someone you know who might benefit

The 20-year-old from New Milton was found to be three times over the drink drive limit after nearly colliding into an unmarked police car in mid-December

Until someone can be found to take on a Post Office in Newport, customers will have to visit alternative branches

The new flexible space means that children and young people are being cared for in an environment that meets their needs. Full details within

Quay Arts are looking for musicians wanting to take part in 'Acoustic Originals' and 'Songs in the Quay of ...' both of which they intend to start again next month, albeit virtually

Details of a major vaccination centre on the Isle of Wight have now been confirmed. As before, you will be contacted by the NHS when it is your turn

Due to the demand for testing on the isle of Wight a pop-up drive-through testing centre will be in operation from Friday and the Newclose testing centre will open for longer

A report is going to the Isle of Wight council Cabinet meeting next week with recommendations for the junction at Forest Road, which saw a fatal collision two years ago

The outline plans were said to provide a significant positive opportunity for a mix of housing, whilst retaining the rural feel to the lane, but it was met with much local opposition