The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for a 5-point support plan for small firms impacted by the latest wave of COVID-19 restrictions. The letter urges the Chancellor to commit...

A large scale raid has taken place at a property in East Cowes this morning (Wednesday), with specialist ambulance crews and firefighters supporting Police with the major operation.  Officers clad in full personal protective equipment, including respirators, have entered an...

With cold weather and wintry showers forecast, the Isle of Wight Council is encouraging people to take special care of themselves and their friends, family and neighbours so that communities can remain healthier and more independent through periods of cold...

More than 2,700 customers filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The peak time for completing tax returns was 14:00 to 14:59, with more than 200 customers pressing send on their...

Thousands more Islanders will now be vaccinated against COVID-19 and much quicker too, thanks to the approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine. The Government has today (Wednesday) accepted the recommendation from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to authorise...

Coastguard Officers were tasked to Ryde Sands late this afternoon (Tuesday) when a 999 call reported that persons may have been cut off by the tide. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team responded to the area shortly before 16:00 and conducted a...

A learning support assistant from the Isle of Wight, who contracted COVID-19 earlier this month, has sadly died. Christ the King College has written to parents to inform them of the passing of Lynne Morgan, who worked in the Newport...

This is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 21st December – Thursday 24th December 2020   • Shaun David Rowlands, 31, of Osborne Heights in East Cowes admitted...

The Floating Bridge service between East Cowes and Cowes has been suspended this evening (Tuesday). It’s reported to Island Echo that cars have had to reverse off of the troubled chain ferry as it failed to depart East Cowes. An...

Red Funnel has announced that it is making changes to its Red Jet timetable, reducing the number of round trips to just 7 a day from Saturday. The decision follows recent changes to regional tier restrictions. While the cross-Solent operator will...