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Sainsbury’s is taking the precautionary action of recalling its Taste the Difference Medjool dates because they might be contaminated with Hepatitis A. The recall, issued last night (Tuesday), relates to the supermarket's Medjool dates with any best before date. Taste...

Don't Drill The Wight is writing to all the declared candidates for the upcoming May council elections emphasising the urgent need to protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. The elections this May provide a crucial opportunity for a...

Southern Vectis will observe the national silence due to take place on Saturday 17th April. The local bus operator’s drivers will pull over at 15:00 for a minute’s silence to mark the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of...

UKSA, the leading maritime training and education charity is delighted to reopen its doors and welcome beneficiaries back to its campus in Cowes. Ordinarily, the charity offers young people opportunities to broaden their horizons by participating in life-changing opportunities -...

Photo: Stag Lane Motors Island Echo readers have been taking to social media to express their shock at seeing an 'orb' flying through the skies above the Isle of Wight this morning (Wednesday). Against misty, grey skies the object appears...

The Isle of Wight branch of Cats Protection is appealing for help in finding 'forlorn' Felix a new home - and fundraise for his veterinary care. Like many of us, an all-black cat called Felix has had a tough year...

Healthcare bosses on the Isle of Wight are worried about the effect Covid-19 has had on cancer performance at the Island’s only hospital. During the pandemic, cancer services continued to run but in an update given to the Isle of...

The Island’s MP has received assurances from The Crown Estate that marine aggregate dredging activity off Sandown Bay is not impacting on the coastline. Responding to a letter from the MP last month, The Crown Estate said there was evidence...

A first of its kind scheme to pilot sensors to monitor and manage building services at Osborne House, the former holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, will start following a successful trial at Kenwood House. Dozens of tiny...

The Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), delivered by domestic abuse charity, Hampton Trust, is recognising its 10 year anniversary this month. The service offers survivors support to sexual violence and abuse survivors on the Isle of Wight at a time...