COVID-19

More and more Island residents are in need of support through the uncertainty of Covid-19. That’s why Citizens Advice Isle of Wight is continuing to offer confidential and independent advice to anyone affected by the many complex issues that have...

Hundreds of payments of government grant support have been steadily flowing out to qualifying Island business ratepayers this week. Eligible Island businesses that haven’t yet received their grant are being asked to remain patient. If you qualify and have completed...

The coronavirus pandemic has forced councils to temporarily close their household recycling centres to the public, prompting fears of an increase in fly-tipping incidents. The CLA, which represents farmers, landowners and rural businesses across the Isle of Wight, encourages both...

The Isle of Wight Rifles are to support the Scots Guards with the British Army's response to the coronavirus crisis on the Island. Reservists are to be used to support the regular troops who have been on the Island since...

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...

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...

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...

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...