COVID-19

A regional co-operative is praising local suppliers across the south of England who have helped to ensure residents continue to get a supply of eggs during the pandemic. One product which has seen an increase in sales across the region...

Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, Barnardo’s Isle of Wight Family Centres are still up and running to deliver essential support to families across the Island. The children’s charity’s Family Centres Hubs in East Newport, Ryde and Sandown are still manned by...

Wightlink re-opened the cafes at its Portsmouth and Fishbourne ports this week, bringing local produce back onto the shelves for those crossing the Solent. The outlets on either side of the flagship route have been modified in the light of current...

Red Funnel is continuing to encourage the public to heed the government’s latest advice to consider their options before using public transport. In addition, the cross-Solent operator says passengers should self-asses before using its services at this time. This includes:...

The memorial gardens and woodland walk at the Isle of Wight Crematorium have now reopened to the public. Families, however, should be mindful that temporary facilities related to the current coronavirus crisis remain within the grounds. A council spokesperson said:...

Islanders have been thanked for the vital role they have played in the development of the NHSX coronavirus app, which has now been abandoned by the Government. As previously reported by Island Echo, the Government has announced the end of...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has made several changes around the St Mary's Hospital site, which includes the introduction of social distancing stewards. since the change in Government guidance around face masks and face coverings came into force on Monday...

Isle of Wight businesses in need of financial support should look at two new funding streams says MP Bob Seely. Mr Seely - who has been in regular contact with the Isle of Wight business community since the beginning of...

Schools have slowly been opening to more students this week but with no ‘clear message’, with one local headteacher saying he does not know what may happen come September. Almost 3 months after schools were closed, a small number of...

A gradual relaxing of lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures will now take place as the Government lowers the COVID Alert Level from 4 to 3. The UK's chief medical officers recommended the downgrade earlier today and it has now...