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The NHS is encouraging parents and carers in the South East to ensure that children receive their HPV vaccination. The vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV) and as a result of people receiving the vaccine there has been a...

Prospective Year 11 students, adults wanting to re-skill or up-skill, and those simply interested in learning more about the Isle of Wight College are welcome at the college's forthcoming Open Day on Saturday (1st February). This is a perfect opportunity...

Joe Robertson MP has spoken from the despatch box of the House of Commons for the first time. Speaking in his Shadow role for Culture, Media and Sport, which includes charities, Joe spoke on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition –...

Heavily criticised plans for a raft of new housing on the edge of the Isle of Wight’s county town have resurfaced. Gallantgreen Ltd resubmitted a hybrid application to the Isle of Wight Council including planning permission to demolish a garage...

An Isle of Wight Police officer accused of touching up her colleagues at a social event, as well as assaulting an ex-partner and breaching her bail conditions, is to face a misconduct hearing next week. According to Hampshire & Isle...

Heineken UK has issued on recall on certain batches of its 550ml bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale because of the presence of glass fragments. The recall was issued on Saturday 25th January as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by...

An experienced motorcyclist of some 47 years died instantly when he overtook a car he had been following for 5 miles and crashed head-on into a van, an inquest has heard. Caroline Sumeray, His Majesty's Senior Coroner for the Isle...

Fortis Energy, the Island’s commercial energy broker, has recently expanded its services to incorporate water, as well as electricity and gas. After more than 2 decades working with clients in the gas and electricity markets, Ryde-based Fortis Energy has taken...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has received a report of a farm machinery fraud which saw victims turn up to a legitimate farm on the Isle of Wight to buy machinery, only to discover they had been scammed. The...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 21st January 2025 "Like many others I was appalled by the sudden decision...