COVID-19

473 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight since the start of the pandemic, that number rising by 3 overnight. As reported by Island Echo yesterday, during the month of September a total of 37 cases...

37 cases of COVID-19 were identified on the Isle of Wight during the month of September, latest data reveals. Since Island Echo's last report just 7 days ago, the total number of cases on the Island recorded since the start of...

Cineworld in Newport could close over the winter months as a result of the continuing and devastating coronavirus pandemic, putting over 5,000 jobs on the line nationwide. The cinema chain is expected to announce that it will be closing all...

The Isle of Wight Council is urging people to be prepared in case they need to self-isolate as the law now states that people need to self-isolate if they test positive for coronavirus, or are contacted by the test and...

Libraries Week, an annual celebration of Britain's public libraries, takes place from 5th to 10th October and all of the Isle of Wight's public libraries will be open for borrowing and returning books, or using the free computers. Library Week...

Barratt Developments, made up of Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, has revealed a robust financial position despite the COVID-19 crisis in its end of year results – and says priorities remain on providing quality homes, supporting jobs and keeping...

The Island's first public meeting of the newly formed COVID-19 Local Outbreak Engagement Board is set for 11:30 on Thursday 8th October. The Isle of Wight Council has set up the board to involve its partners and the public in...

New coronavirus regulations coming into effect tomorrow (Wednesday) will see customers of pubs and bars banned from dancing to loud music. The Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings section of the regulations were amended to include that public houses, cafés, restaurants and...

More than 200 men attended a prostate cancer screening session in Cowes on Saturday (26th September) at an event organised by the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group. Blood samples were taken by a team of phlebotomists in COVID-secure...

Prezzo Isle of Wight is to re-open its doors on Thursday (1st October), almost 2 weeks later than originally planned. As previously reported by Island Echo, the Newport High Street restaurant was due to open on 21st September. However, customers...