The latest data from Public Health England confirms another small rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight. Despite increased testing through the facility at Medina and home testing via the NHSX app, the number...

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched a new online library offering people with sight loss in South East England, including the Isle of Wight, instant access to thousands of free books in formats they can read....

2 vehicles have been involved in a road traffic collision on Hunnyhill in Newport this afternoon (Saturday). The road is blocked as a result of the crash, which is said to involve a Ford and a Citroen. Island Echo is...

33 Islanders have now sadly died with COVID-19 at St Mary’s Hospital, it has been confirmed this afternoon (Saturday). NHS England says that the latest individual to die from COVID-19 passed away in the Isle of Wight’s only hospital yesterday...

Extra Government funding to support armed forces charities through the COVID-19 pandemic has been welcomed by the Island's MP. Defence Minister Johnny Mercer this week announced a new £6million funding pot - to be administered by the Armed Forces Covenant...

A speedboat with 5 persons on board - including 2 children - has run aground on Bembridge Ledge this morning (Saturday).  The alarm was raised at around 11:00 when the vessel was seen to be high and dry on the rocks...

With significant numbers of people expected to take to the water this weekend, HM Coastguard is asking everyone to take extra care in extraordinary times.  Boating, swimming and other sea-based activities are now allowed once again in England under the...

The National Coastwatch Institution will re-commence watchkeeping from The Needles Lookout from today (Saturday). Having been forced to close owing to the current epidemic, the Trustees have made the decision to reopen the watch in light of Government easing of...

A man has tragically died after being struck by a train on the Island Line network between Sandown and Lake, it has been confirmed. As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency services rushed to the area of Los Altos Park...

166 Islanders have now been confirmed as having COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, according to Public Health England – a rise of 5 from 161 on Thursday. Despite increased testing through the facility at Medina and home testing via...