Motorists feeling the pinch from the recent increase in fuel are being encouraged to sign up
ISLAND EXPERIENCES INCREASE IN FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS
The Island’s NHS is experiencing an increase in patients with flu like symptoms
WATER EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE CAN BENEFIT US ALL
Normally it’s only in the height of the summer during times of drought that we think about saving water
TWO DIE IN HOSPITAL FROM SUSPECTED H1N1 SWINE FLU
TWO people have died in hospital over the Christmas holiday believed to be from swine flu
WARNING TO HORSE OWNERS AFTER THREE BURGLARIES
Police are asking horse owners to be vigilant after three separate reports of burglaries at stables
POLICE APPEAL TO TRACE DRIVER AFTER ROAD COLLISION
A white Vauxhall Corsa was being driven along the main road from Upper Ventnor towards Wroxall
TOWN COUNCIL GIVES ‘COLD SHOULDER’ TO PROMOTER
A local show promoter has been left without a venue after being given the cold shoulder
READERS LETTERS: ANOTHER BLOW TO ISLAND THEATRES
The demise of Ventnor Winter Gardens is yet another blow to the already depleted theatres/
HOME REMEDIES & SELF CARE CAN HELP WITH THE FLU
High volume of calls to the GP Out of Hours Service from people with flu-like symptoms
DON’T CROSS THE LINE CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR
‘Cross the line and it’s rape’ is a stark message for people out to enjoy the celebrations
HEALTH CONCERNS AFTER BURST PIPES IN SANDOWN
Callum Downers posted a photo of his bath on twitter, showing the quality of the water
PARKING CHARGES AT ST MARYS HOSPITAL TO INCREASE
The increase is prompted by the change in VAT from 17.5% to 20% effective from 4th January
RED FUNNEL CHANGES BERTH FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS
Vehicle Ferry Services to Operate from Alternative Berth from 17 Jan 2011 for 2 Weeks
REW VALLEY UNDER 11s MATCH REPORT: THE 13th GAME
On a sunny Sunday morning, Rew Valley were playing Brading at Ventnor Middle School.
VENTNOR TOWN COUNCIL TURN BACK ON WINTER GARDENS
Ventnor Town Council has indicated to IW Council that it can no longer run the attraction
MATERNITY SERVICE RATED HIGHLY IN NATIONAL SURVEY
In a recent national survey 96% of new mothers rated the care they received as good
THREE CHRISTMAS BABIES BORN AT ST MARY’S HOSPITAL
Three ‘bundles of joy’ arrived in time for Christmas 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Newport
APPEAL AFTER TWO ARRESTS OVER GRAVEYARD THEFTS
Fresh appeal after two arrests over graveyard thefts in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight
STARGAZING IN THE GROUNDS OF WEST WIGHT NURSERY
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought, ‘What exactly am I looking at?’
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S SAFEGUARDING
The Isle of Wight Council has appointed a new Deputy Director of Children’s Safeguarding
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES TO FIND JEWELLERY THIEF
Detectives are continuing to investigate a report of a burglary at a jewellery shop in Sandown
KEEP YOUR PRESENTS UNDER WRAPS WARNS POLICE
Police officers and Police Community Support Officers will be out and about in neighbourhoods
SOCIAL NETWORK CAMPAIGN: HELP FIND MY CHILD
December 13th marked the launch of a new Twitter and Facebook campaign
FIRECONTROL PROJECT CANCELLED BY GOVERNMENT
After 8 years, £423m-£1.3bn, £52m on consultants and 5 years behind schedule
HOVERETTES RETURN TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER
Hovertravel relaunched the Hoverettes to hand out chocolates and sing to passengers.
JOINT ROLE APPOINTMENT TO MEET SAVINGS TARGETS
Ian Anderson takes new role of Strategic Director for Community Wellbeing and Social Care
COMISSIONING COMITTEE REPLACED BY GP CONSORTIUM
GPs who will spearhead the development of GP Commissioning on the Island have been elected
Readers Comments
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October 25, 2011 (8:52) Scammers offering computer "help" over the phone I have had this one a few times. I usually tell them that I have an iMac. That is a lie, but the ...
September 13, 2011 (7:40) Police appeal after rape reported at bestival site This annoys me. the minority spoil it for the rest, my thoughts are with the girl and her famil ...
August 24, 2011 (10:48) Appeal for driver to come forward after collision Thank god she is ok!