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The number of coronavirus deaths on the Isle of Wight has sadly increased to 8, it has been announced by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust this afternoon (Friday). The latest victim is said to be a man in his...

Solent Coastguard tasked Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team to reports of a concern for welfare near the South Coast of the Island this morning (Friday). Coastguard Rescue Officers were called at 10:52 to support the Hampshire Constabulary after concerns were raised for...

Photo: Bembridge CRT Bomb disposal experts from Portsmouth are on the Isle of Wight this morning (Friday) to investigate and potentially detonate a piece of suspected ordnance at Yaverland. As first reported by Island Echo, Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team was...

The Government has confirmed that the lockdown restrictions currently in place will continue beyond next week, meaning Island residents and businesses alike face further disruption to everyday life. During today's press conference at Downing Street, First Minister of State Dominic Raab...

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...

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...

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,...

Official figures show that there has now been a total of 38 confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight. On Tuesday, the number of cases locally rose to 36 from 32, but figures released by Public Health...

A total of 6 people have now sadly died with coronavirus on the Isle of Wight, it has been announced by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust this afternoon (Wednesday). A man in his 80s, who had underlying health conditions,...

Walkers enjoying the beach as part of their daily exercise are warned that the coastline between Shanklin and Luccombe is unstable and poses a risk to public safety. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked to the seaside location at 18:30...