COVID-19

A local business specialising in diecast models is gearing up to offer Islanders and their children the chance to 'hunt for the Hotwheels' over the Easter bank holiday. As many of the activities on the Island remain closed due to...

Over 100,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered to Islanders according to the latest available figures. NHS England data shows that 87,020 first doses have now been administered on the Isle of Wight, with 14,096 people now having received...

Islanders and visitors to the area are once again being asked to travel the 'Wight' way as more coronavirus restrictions are lifted this week. The next step in the Prime Minister's roadmap out of lockdown came into effect on Monday...

A popular outdoor apparel store is set to close its doors permanently, as Mountain Warehouse announces its retreat from Newport. Some speculation has surrounded the High Street store - which closed temporarily in line with Government coronavirus lockdown rules -...

Learner drivers can once again get back behind the wheel in their own vehicles as guidance surrounding 'essential' journeys changes, as part of the easing of coronavirus restrictions. Yesterday (Monday) marked the first stage of the easing of coronavirus restrictions...

Vulnerable Islanders are being reassured that the safety net of support will stay in place when shielding is stopped from Wednesday (31st March). Support put in place by the Isle of Wight Council at the start of the first lockdown...

The new chair of Isle of Wight NFU is well known to many within the rural community and she’s looking forward to a gradual relaxation of COVID rules. Robyn Munt is a farm secretary and mother-of-2, from Parkwater Farm, Newport,...

Isle of Wight Pride, which was due to take place in July, has been cancelled for the second year running, Trustees have announced. Those behind the annual event say they have been following the developments with the coronavirus pandemic and,...

The number of inmates at HMP Isle of Wight who have contracted coronavirus has been released as part of new data from the Home Office. The data publicised by the Prison Reform Trust, covering the time between March 2020 and...

The team behind The Isle of Wight Scooter Rally has announced that the event will go ahead this year, despite some initial doubt caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As previously reported by Island Echo, organiser VFM was forced to make the...