NHS services across the Isle of Wight are still operating to care for and treat people over this Easter holiday weekend – despite the temporary changes brought in to help tackle the Coronavirus pandemic. The key thing to remember is...

Those breaching the lockdown rules put in place by the Government can now be reported to the directly to the Police using an online form.  Island Echo has been inundated with phone calls, emails and messages from concerned readers reporting,...

Police on the Isle of Wight have issued at least 3 fines for what they describe as 'blatant breaches' of the lockdown restrictions currently in force. In addition to the £60 fines, which are reduced to £30 if paid within...

Island residents have raised public health concerns about the number of rats that seem to have taken over Big Mead Pond in Shanklin in recent weeks, with dead rodents now floating in the water. Rats can spread a number of...

41 cases of COVID-19 have now been identified on the Isle of Wight, according to figures from Public Health England. The number of cases has increased by just 3 from 38 on Wednesday. Despite the rise, the Isle of Wight...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a not for profits group called availableWIGHT has formed to keep essential construction and maintenance work moving during this challenging time. Its aim is to help source and redeploy the resources from the Isle...

Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team have been alerted to the discovery of a piece of suspected ordnance at Yaverland this afternoon (Thursday).  2 members of the public alerted HM Coastguard to the find near Red Cliff at around 15:30. Coastguard Rescue...

2 frontline charities currently supporting vulnerable Island residents during the COVID-19 outbreak have been boosted by a grant award. The IW Foodbank and Pan Together have both been awarded funds by the Isle of Wight Foundation - 1 of 6...

Another person has sadly died with coronavirus on the Isle of Wight bringing the total number of deaths locally to 7, it has been announced by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust this afternoon (Thursday). A woman in her 80s,...

Many people do not have a significant understanding of payday loans, besides what they are told by friends or family. It is why so much misinformation exists about these loans. It is imperative to understand how such loans can be...