MP WELCOMES FUNDING FOR IW TO TACKLE LONELINESS

MP Bob Seely has welcomed the news that five Isle of Wight organisations are set to receive a share of nearly £100,000 to help with their plans to tackle loneliness.

The money – which comes from the National Lottery Community Fund - is intended to create stronger, more connected communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Island support services benefitting from the cash include: