Two stretcher transfers each week on hovercraft
Isle of Wight ObserverTo mark Emergency Services Day yesterday, Hovertravel revealed that its Island Rescue service has carried out 126 emergency stretcher transfers…
Read MoreFestival shines spotlight on care and health jobs
Islanders considering a career change, or just starting out are being invited to discover rewarding roles in care and health…
Read MoreGifts and thanks for Girlguiding leaders
Following five years in post, Girlguiding’s Island Commissioner, Linda Stone, and her two assistants, Anne Watson and Donna Sanders-Steel, have…
Read MoreAnniversary of loan blood-pressure monitor
September marks the first anniversary of the IW Council’s free blood-pressure monitor loan scheme. High blood-pressure is often called the…
Read MoreDuo head north for Men Only IW
Two Island men are heading north while taking part in endurance challenges to raise awareness and vital funds for Men…
Read MoreHave your say on Island’s advice services before September ends
The Isle of Wight Council is calling on residents across the Island to have their say in shaping the future…
Read MoreClaire takes on ‘Channel’ swim
The manager of the West Wight Sports & Community Centre is taking on a marathon swimming challenge to raise funds…
Read MoreIsland voices ignored MP tells government
Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has launched a scathing attack on government plans to merge the Island with…
Read MoreFrom Hendrix to Wet Leg – IW’s music story unveiled
A new museum celebrating the Island’s rich musical heritage has officially opened in Newport. The Wight Music Experience, based on…
Read MoreIsland WASPI marks decade
The Solent Women against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) Island members gathered, in Ryde on August 29, to mark 10 years…
Read MoreNurdles on the march – fighting plastic invasion
A surprising number of nurdles – tiny plastic pellets used in the manufacturing of plastic products – have been discovered…
Read MoreFirst shout for the new Cowes RNLI authority
Cowes RNLI’S newest launch authority, Mark Scholes, had his first shout on Friday. The crew were paged at noon to…
Read MoreVolunteer plea
A vibrant art centre, located in Ryde, is looking to expand its team of volunteers. Opened in March this year,…
Read MoreWest Wight’s winning ways
With much-needed rain affecting matches, West Wight maintained their unbeaten momentum, Emerson Tattersall hit 3 into the net for Ventnor,…
Read MoreIsland groups urged to apply for grants
Community organisations, charities, voluntary groups, educational institutions, and town, parish, and community councils across the IW are being invited to…
Read MoreTeenager sails around the Wight for Cancer Research
On Saturday, 16-year-old Chichester sailor, Tate Kump, set off in his ILCA dinghy to tackle a 60‑mile solo circumnavigation of…
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