COVID-19

With the Isle of Wight now under Tier 3 restrictions, there is some reassurance when it comes to Mountbatten's services with very few changes to their day to day operations. Charity Shops Mountbatten shops can remain open. The same Covid secure...

The Isle of Wight Council says it is ready for an expected increase in the number of outbreaks of COVID-19 across the Island. As Tier 3 restrictions come in force for the Isle of Wight, which up until now has...

Southern Vectis has moved to reassure bus passengers across the Isle of Wight that services will continue to run at normal levels - despite the area moving into Tier 3 from today (Boxing Day). The local operator reintroduced full service...

The Isle of Wight has officially entered Tier 3 restrictions today (Boxing Day), so Island Echo has compiled a list of what you can and cannot now do. Stringent restrictions mean that you can only leave home for certain reasons as...

Eligible Island businesses will soon be able to access vital new grants to help them during the Tier 3 restrictions announced by the government yesterday (Wednesday). Application forms are being set up on the council’s website and will be available...

Police responded to reports of a house party causing a disturbance in Ryde overnight, which led to 8 people being reported for breaching COVID regulations. Officers received a tip off from a member of the public about the party and...

Red Funnel, which from Saturday will operate between Tier 3 and Tier 4 areas, is warning passengers that there may well be changes to both the car ferry and Red Jet timetables in response to the Government's latest announcement. In...

With the Isle of Wight set to be under Tier 3 restrictions from Boxing Day, what is in store for those learning to drive?  Well, it is good news. In England, driving lessons and motorcycle training can take place in areas...

The curtains will close on Shanklin Theatre's Rapunzel pantomime after Christmas Eve, it has been announced.  Their last showing will be 24th December following the announcement that the Isle of Wight will enter Tier 3 from Boxing Day. A spokesperson...

With the Isle of Wight in shock after being plunged into Tier 3 restrictions from Boxing Day, Island Echo has compiled a list of what you can and cannot do from Saturday. Stringent restrictions mean that you can only leave...