McDonald's in Ryde and Newport will remain open for takeaway, McDelivery and drive-thru orders when the second national lockdown comes into force on Thursday. Delivery services such as Uber Eats will continue to bring your food to your doorway and...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust will be continuing their services at St Mary's Hospital as they did over the summer, facilitating social distancing throughout the hospital and continuing strict infection control measures. As we enter the second lockdown, which...

With the Isle of Wight set to be plunged back into lockdown from Thursday, Visit Isle of Wight have confirmed they will be supporting the national measures and encouraging people to 'wait before visiting'. Addressing the situation, Will Myles, Managing...

The Isle of Wight Council has vowed to support the community's most vulnerable residents after the government announced a new national lockdown to help curb the spread of coronavirus. The lockdown comes into force on Thursday (5th November) for 4...

With low-deposit mortgage loans plummeting as a result of the pandemic, first-time buyers looking to establish their place on the property ladder on the Isle of Wight are being reminded that they can still use the Help to Buy scheme. ...

Officers investigating a serious assault at Lower Hyde Holiday Park in Shanklin last week have now arrested 5 people. As first reported by Island Echo, Police were called at 11:59 on 29th October after a man in his 30s was assaulted by...

A project to provide zero-emissions electricity to power a fleet of electric minibuses on the Isle of Wight has secured over £26,000 of grant funding. The Hero for Zero project, run by Wight Community Access was awarded the grant by...

Another 2 people have died from COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, taking the total number of fatalities since the start of the pandemic to 93. The deaths are said to have occurred at St Mary's Hospital on Halloween -...

3 people in Bembridge are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Steyne Road neighbours netted the windfall when PO35 5UL was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Tuesday 3rd...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is urging Islanders to take part in a Government survey inviting people to share their experiences of the planning system. The survey – which has been launched by the Housing, Communities and Local Government...