COVID-19

Charities and voluntary groups leading the fightback against COVID-19 can now access 2 financial support funds launched by the Isle of Wight Council this week. The Third Sector Lifeline (TSL) and the Community Essential Shopping and Delivery (CESD) funds have...

Mountbatten’s chief executive has today (Tuesday) warned the charity could be forced to cut future services, as it stands to lose at least £1 million due to the coronavirus. Nigel Hartley said cancelled fundraising events and shops closures meant Mountbatten...

A local councillor has arranged for a beach in Sandown to be cleaned first thing tomorrow morning (Tuesday) in a bid to clear up used needles and empty beer cans. Residents in Sandown have raised concerns about the risk to...

Hillbans Pest Control, the Island’s leading provider of pest control services, is urging people to be vigilant to pest infestation during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Shops, offices, hotels and factories have now closed and people are now isolating at home,...

The Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight has said that the installation of refrigerated containers at the crematorium is simply 'precautionary'. As exclusively revealed by Island Echo on Friday, several large mobile refrigeration units have been shipped...

Households across the Isle of Wight will this week receive their letter from the Prime Minister urging residents to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. Letters have started to land on doorsteps across the Island today (Monday)...

Children's services on the Isle of Wight have issued important guidance on what to do if you are worried a child or young person could be at risk of abuse during the coronavirus crisis. It comes as charities nationally warn...

Government grant payments of between £10,000 and £25,000 are expected to be paid to hundreds of Island businesses this week to support them during the coronavirus crisis. £62.8million has been given to the Isle of Wight Council to distribute to...

Drastic timetable changes on all cross-Solent travel routes are coming into force as Islanders and visitors alike are urged to undertake essential travel only. Red Funnel's Red Jet service is now down to just 4 early morning crossings and 5...

Her Majesty The Queen will address the nation later on this evening (Sunday) in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, which has effected citizens in every part of the country. Reassurance is expected to be a strong theme throughout the...