NHS call for un-needed crutches
The Isle of Wight's NHS is calling on Islanders to return any un-needed walking aids.
Appeal to make homes and cars smoke free
Health experts have urged Island residents to make their homes and cars smoke free.
Ambulance called after elderly woman's fall sent to West Cowes instead of East Cowes
An Isle of Wight resident, who alerted the emergency services to an elderly woman who had fallen and hit her head, is questioning why his 999 call was taken by a mainland ambulance service, who sent the crew to West Cowes instead of East Cowes.
Norovirus Closes Hospital Ward
"Visitors, especially schoolchildren, have also been asked to stay away to prevent the spread of infection."
Helipad Plans For St Mary's
Plans have been submitted to build a helipad at St Marys Hospital in Newport.
Quit Dates Work For 400 Island Smokers
Over 40% of people on the Isle of Wight who set a quit date to give up smoking with the NHS have been succesful.
Sainsbury's Applies To Sell Booze Till Midnight
Sainsbury's will find out later if it will be allowed to sell alcohol until midnight at its superstore in Newport.
Don't Waste Drugs, Urges Campaign
A campaign's being launched today to try to reduce the stockpile of unused medicines and drugs on the Isle of Wight.
"Business As Usual" For Air Ambulance
Despite snow and ice, the crew of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance say it's business as usual.
Appeal After Theft From Ambulance
Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information after reports of a thefts from an ambulance in Newport.
Crime down at 'safe and successful' festival
Early crime figures reveal fewer arrests at the Isle of Wight Festival compared to last year.
Tourists invited to 'walk with dinosaurs'
UPDATE: 19 Jun 13 17:27
A new dinosaur experience has been launched today, in a move to attract visitors from all over Britain to the Isle of Wight.
IW Festival's John Giddings Signs Up To NHS Trust
Promoter John Giddings signs up as a member of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust during his Isle of Wight Festival.
Rain Warning For Isle of Wight
The Met Office is warning of heavy rain over parts of the Isle of Wight tomorrow.
MP's Call To Islanders To Get Involved In Euro Debate
The Conservative Party and Island MP Andrew Turner are asking Islanders to ‘co-sponsor’ a draft law to bring in a national referendum on the EU.
Co-op shoppers support West Wight charities
Two West Wight charities have received a share of £30,000, thanks to Co-op shoppers.
Media launch for dinosaur app
Members of the national media are on the Island today (Wednesday) to celebrate a new dinosaur visitor experience.
New booking system for Wightlink
A new reservation and ticketing system is to introduced by Wightlink.
Man arrested for drugs offence
A 22-year-old Ryde man was arrested near the Hare and Hounds pub on Monday night, in relation to a suspected drugs offence.
Revised Red Funnel timetable due to gangway repairs
Revised Red Funnel car ferry between Friday and Sunday
Sopranos Star James Gandolfini Dies Aged 51
Thu, 20 June 2013 12:56AM
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