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Residents and visitors have been urged to continue following social distancing regulations over the bank holiday weekend to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Pre-schools, primary and secondary schools across the Island are eager to welcome children and young people back at the start of the new academic year next week.

The County Record Office will be re-opening on Monday, September 7 for the first time since mid-March.

All English tourists visiting the Isle of Wight this Bank Holiday weekend will be able to download and use the NHS Test and Trace app, ahead of the trial’s national roll-out.

Eligible Island businesses have been given a short extended period to provide details so the council can process payments for them under two key government grant schemes.

Squash courts at the Island’s 1Leisure Westridge, Ryde are to reopen from today, 24 August.

Is your business or event ready for COVID-19? Do you know what to do if there's an outbreak? Across the Island people are reopening businesses and organising events in a COVID-safe way.

Isle of Wight businesses and event organisers (people that organise events for more than 30 people) are invited to join in with free discussions to help you get ready - and have your questions answered.

Walkers are asked not to attempt the traditional low-tide walk to St Helen's seafort from the beaches of Bembridge and St Helen's this year, after advice from the Isle of Wight Safety Advisory Group, the Director of Public Health and other local organisations. 

The Isle of Wight Council is congratulating young people who have worked hard to achieve their GCSE results, overcoming the difficulties posed in completing their courses as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown.

The Isle of Wight Council has underlined its bold and ambitious vision to end homelessness on the Island by announcing a new multi-partner support service.