COVID-19

More than 50 schools and nurseries on the Island have taken up an offer by Medina Books and Publishing in Cowes to receive a free copy of their book about the importance of handwashing to get rid of germs. 'A...

Pet Doctors have announced that they are closing their Lake and Ryde branches for at least 1 month from Wednesday. From 1st April, vets will be based at Pet Doctor's hospital in Newport for phone call triages and emergencies only....

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed the government’s package of support for the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak. The package – announced by the Chancellor last week – is designed to pay self-employed people across the UK who...

For many pupils going into ‘school’ over the past week has actually meant working at the kitchen table. Only a small number of Island children are allowed to go to school proper — if they are vulnerable or their parents...

Workers at a factory on the Isle of Wight are expected to be involved in making 10,000 ventilators to help the NHS save lives in the battle against coronavirus COVID-19. Under the codenames Project Oyster and Project Penguin, manufacturing firms...

As the country continues its vital period of social distancing in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, English Heritage is highlighting 30 of the historic buildings, monuments and sites available to visit online. Using Google’s unique digital technology, the stories of...

The Isle of Wight Council has issued guidance to allotment holders to reassure them that they can continue to use their allotments during the coronavirus crisis, but with some significant restrictions.  The most important thing everybody can do in the...

As the police begin to enforce the coronavirus lockdown laws, Island Echo has put together an easy-to-read exhaustive list of all the reasons you are permitted to leave your home address. As the Island's leading news website, Island Echo has...

The Prime Minister will write to every UK household - including the 70,000+ on the Isle of Wight - to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. A letter from the Prime Minister will land...

Ryde Castle Hotel in Ryde has had its windows boarded up and is not set to re-open for at least another 8 weeks. The seafront hotel and restaurant, which is a popular wedding venue on the Island, has been closed...