NHS absentees still causing problems for trust
Isle of Wight ObserverStress, depression and anxiety are still causing major staff absentees within the Isle of Wight NHS, despite efforts by the…
Read MoreNearly time to renew garden waste service
Island residents are being reminded to spring into action and renew their subscription for the Council’s garden waste collection service,…
Read MoreDrilling plans delayed by another year
A UK-based oil and gas exploration and production company have announced that plans to start drilling in the Arreton area…
Read MoreRapid response helping prevent potential fraud
A rapid response scheme by banks and local police prevented potential fraud victims in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreWear a hat – simple as that!
With ever-increasing need for its end of life care and support, Mountbatten is hoping as many people as possible will…
Read MoreRyde Ice rink dispute referred to arbitration
A dispute over the lease for Ryde ice rink has been referred to arbitration, meaning court proceedings with AEW are…
Read MoreTwo face fraud charges following death of grandfather
Detectives investigating the murder of an Isle of Wight grandfather in Southampton have charged two people with fraud. West wight…
Read MorePortsea woman pleads not guilty to hotel arson charges
A female from Portsea charged with the arson of two Sandown hotels has entered not guilty pleas at the Isle…
Read MoreAppeal Following Sandown Beach Hut Break-Ins
Officers from the Sandown Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out regular patrols on the Shanklin to Sandown revetment…
Read MoreCouncil experiencing problems with inbound telephone calls
The Isle of Wight Council is currently experiencing problems with inbound calls. Technicians are working on fixing this issue as…
Read MoreEncourage rough sleepers to use the night shelter
Freezing weather has been forecast this week, prompting a call to Islanders to encourage rough sleepers to use the winter…
Read MoreIsle Of Wight’s finest announce their debut album
Plastic Mermaids are a five-piece band from the Isle of Wight who, after building their own analogue studio, have self-produced…
Read MoreVectis Blue Under 10 FA Tournament winners
Following games against Downside Youth, Rew Valley and Gurnard in the group stages Vectis Blue met Sandown/Lake in the final.…
Read MoreCold Weather warning issued for Islanders
Island residents are being reminded of key advice for cold weather following a Met Office forecast for this week. For…
Read MoreYoung Ellis ‘Captain for the Day’ on retiring St Cecilia
Eight year old Ellis Yeats was VIP for the day when Wightlink’s oldest ship St Cecilia sailed across the Solent…
Read More49,500 unique users relying on PayByPhone’s services
The Isle of Wight’s mobile parking payment provider, PayByPhone, has revealed that the company processed 255,000 transactions on the island…
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