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Cabinet to consider results of care consultation
Staff at IW Council-run social care centres for the elderly have expressed interest in taking on the management of their facilities. The interest was voiced by staff, including
Penalty warning to the South for paper tax returns
With the 31 October deadline for paper tax returns just weeks away, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging you to get your paper tax return in on time, or face a
NHS Supporting Health Day and Parents Week
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) it is a day to encourage people to talk about mental health. The
Ratty, mole and friends in Freshwater
Water voles are just one of the nationally rare and endangered species that residents of Freshwater are lucky enough to have living on their doorstep. Along with kingfishers, red
Lord-Lieutenant hosts annual awards evening
Success and achievement will be recognised at the Lord-Lieutenant’s annual awards evening on Wednesday 5 October 2011. Awards for military and public service will be
Expand and improve childrens education
PLANS to expand and improve the education offered to children on the Isle of Wight with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are to be discussed next week
Council could share services with Southampton
THE FIRST definite proposals for how Southampton City Council and the Isle of Wight Council could share services are to be discussed by councillors
Operation to crackdown on burglary
Hampshire Constabulary will be cracking down on burglary this autumn as it re-launches its anti-burglary campaign, Operation Nemesis. The three-month intensive
Ribex event moves accross the water for 2012
RIBEX, the world’s only boat show dedicated solely to RIBs, will be making a high-profile relaunch as it moves to its brand new location for 2012. The waterside retail
CCTV appeal after racial abuse at takeaway
Police are issuing a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace after allegations of racially aggravated abuse at a takeaway on the Isle of Wight. Officers are continuing to
New Hampshire custody centres considered
Hampshire Police Authority have met to consider the options available for the development of four new custody centres. Members decided against a plan to lease the centres from the
Combat driving dazzle with a pair of shades
Low level sunshine at this time of year is a major hazard for drivers, particularly if they have dirty or scratched windscreens, say National Mobile Windscreens
Crimemapping technology is now here
Crimemapping technology that is brand new to the UK has gone live, to help neighbourhoods across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight work more closely together to build safer
Island Libraries stay open following review
The Isle of Wight Council’s library review is set to formally close with no community losing its library. A delegated decision report published today (Thursday 22
Appeal following serious injury collision in Chale
Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information about a serious injury collision at Chale. At around 4.30pm on Wednesday, September 21st, a green
Win a £300 BMX with Hovertravel and Monster
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, has launched a competition, in association with Monster Energy Drinks, to find the best
5th annual Sweetcorn Fayre this weekend
The 5th annual Sweetcorn Fayre is taking place this weekend on Saturday 24th & 25th September at Arreton Old Village. Based on a traditional village fete, the fayre has plenty
You too can go to the ball with Hovertravel
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, is offering joint travel and pantomime tickets for Cinderella at Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. This
IOW council ignore request for meeting
The local authority has, once again, snubbed representations for a meeting with Island residents ahead of today’s full council discussions relating to their new round
Greenhouse Gift for Mental Health Patients
A greenhouse provided by the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital is proving to be a much appreciated facility for patients staying at a mental health rehabilitation unit. The
Training Session Turned into the real thing
A training session in the Solent for the crew of Cowes RNLI on Saturday (17th September) turned out to be more serious when they were tasked to go to the aid of a
Isle of Wight Team Win National Award for Efficiency
NHS staff from Isle of Wight NHS Primary Care Trust (also known as NHS Isle of Wight), are celebrating recognition as leaders in the management of medicines
Last chance to comment on youth service
People have until the end of the month (September) to comment on proposed changes to services for young people on the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Council started to review









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