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Isle of Wight's Covid rolling rate falls considerably
THE Isle of Wight's Covid rolling rate has fallen considerably today, from 331 to 313.4. The UK rate is currently at 373.70, which also fell slightly since yesterday's 385.90. The rolling rate is a measure per 100,000 people and is five days
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Traffic delays in Lake following Skew Bridge crash
TRAFFIC delays are being reported following a suspected road traffic collision in Lake this afternoon (Tuesday). Southern Vectis Route 2 and 3 buses are having to divert, and are unable to serve Shanklin Railway Station, Wilton Park Road, Green
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National blood bottle shortage hitting Isle of Wight NHS Trust
THE Isle of Wight NHS Trust has only got a ten-day supply of blood bottles due to the national shortage. The trust says, however, it is being well managed having achieved better usage of the stock it currently has, although fewer than expected
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Popular Cadet Beach Club temporarily closes due to 'intrusive' Southern Water works
'INTRUSIVE' sewer works by Southern Water has forced one restaurant to temporarily closed its doors. Appley seafront restaurant, Cadet Beach Club, has announced it can no longer operate in the proximity of the noisy, smelly, works at the beach
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Isle of Wight Festival weather to help you prepare for all elements
WITH the Isle of Wight Festival kick-starting tomorrow (Thursday), we've taken a look at the weather forecast to help you plan what to pack and what to wear. By Isle of Wight Festival Thursday, the sun is due to rear its lovely head with mostly
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Social care pressures causing gridlock in St Mary's Hospital
THE CARE crisis on the Isle of Wight is causing gridlock in the Island's only hospital - being described as almost the perfect storm by one of the top health bosses. A critical level of staff vacancies across the adult social care sector on the
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Smashed glass and fires started as vandals target Totland children's play area
TOTLAND Parish Council has issued an appeal for information on vandalism — after smashed glass was left littering a children's play area. Staff at the parish council spoke to a number of residents yesterday morning (Monday) concerning Totland
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Another Covid death at St Mary's Hospital
ANOTHER person has died at St Mary's Hospital after testing positive with Covid-19. The death happened on Saturday, September 11. It is the seventh Covid death at St Mary's so far this month, after six last week, and it means 167 people have
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Arrests after Newport raid targets drugs supply
SEVERAL arrests have been made as part of an investigation into drugs supply on the Isle of Wight, police have confirmed. Officers conducted a search of an address on Garden Way, Newport, yesterday evening (Monday). No arrests were made at
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Scooterist involved in Ryde crash thanks kind people who helped her
A WOMAN who fell off her scooter in Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday) has thanked the individuals that helped her while she was in difficulty. Emergency service teams were called to a reported crash involving a motorcyclist in Ryde at around midday
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Warning care home pressure will increase with mandatory Covid vaccine
The deadline for mandatory Covid vaccinations in care home staff are moving ever closer, adding to staffing pressures in social care on the Isle of Wight, Those working in care homes or any professional visiting a care home regulated by the Care
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Emergency X-rays only at St Mary's hospital after two machines break
Engineers at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust are working to fix two X-ray machines after they broke yesterday (Monday). The Newport NHS site has warned Islanders with non-urgent appointments to stay home, 'due to unforeseen circumstances'. In a
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Traffic delays as Ryde crash involving motorcyclist sparks emergency callout
EMERGENCY service teams have been called to a crash involving a motorcyclist in Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday). Shortly after midday, a single fire crew from Ryde was called to the scene on St John's Road. Woman thanks kind people who helped
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Roadworks hit some Island Line replacement buses
Island Line's Shanklin-bound replacement buses are not serving Ryde St John's today (Tuesday), due to roadworks. While the trains are off, due to ongoing delays to the £26 million refurbishment work, the buses are running instead. Some are
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Met Office weather warning for heavy rain
The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain for the Isle of Wight. Bad weather is expected to move northeast, across parts of southern and eastern England, including the Island. We could also hear some thunder today (Tuesday). Experts
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Island Masters speedway meeting cancelled due to bad weather
BAD weather has led to the cancellation of the Island Masters speedway meting at Ryde's Smallbrook Stadium this evening (Tuesday). This evening was due to be the final shale track action of 2021 at Smallbrook, with the third and final round of
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Two hurt in crash between Arreton and Lake
Two people escaped with minor injuries, but were taken to St Mary's Hospital, say police, after a crash last night (Monday), on the main road between Lake and Arreton. A Ford Focus and a Vauxhall collided, at about 10.20pm yesterday (Monday, September
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Flu vaccine programme to start for children aged up to 16
Isle of Wight children in school years reception to 11 will be offered a flu vaccine over the coming weeks. The Solent NHS Trust school immunisation team will be administering nasal sprays in primary and secondary schools. Scroll down for details
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Sad news as High Street fashion shops announce autumn closure plan
An Isle of Wight brand with a 60 year heritage is to close for good. Ladies Realm in Ryde and Sandown will shut by the end of this year and its owners have called it a 'sad end' to the familar High Street name. The Ryde branch will close at
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Bus driver absence 'not Covid or recruitment issue' as Southern Vectis says sorry
Southern Vectis has apologised and thanked passengers for their understanding, after many cancellations in recent days. Scroll down for statements... Routes 9 and 1 are among those worst affected by buses not running. Six journeys to Cowes's
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Southern Vectis's school buses change as Covid restrictions ease
A number of Southern Vectis's scholar-only bus routes have been withdrawn, due to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. When children across the Isle of Wight returned to class this month, some of the services set up last year, as duplicates to
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Poppy appeal volunteers needed and how you can help
The Royal British Legion on the Isle of Wight is making an urgent appeal for volunteers. It needs Islanders to join its Poppy Appeal team in Bembridge, the West Wight Shanklin, Ventnor, Seaview and Nettlestone. Helpers are needed to prepare
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Bloo Launches New Toilet Cleaner To Its Range
Bloo, the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand¹, has launched an upgrade to its innovative Fragrance Switch toilet rim blocks range. The new toilet rim blocks now feature a revamped version of the patented balls into marble-design for aesthetic appeal
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Courts hears 18 year old carried combat knife 'for comfort'
AN 18-YEAR-OLD caught with a combat knife, after a bus driver overheard her talking about stabbing someone and tipped off police, has been sentenced. Sky Day — formerly Samantha Day — of Main Road, Rookley, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates
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Wootton sailor Harry on cusp of Guinness World Record
FOLLOWING a successful fundraiser to cover the cost of equipment, a young Isle of Wight sailor is on the cusp of setting a world record. Harry White, from Wootton Bridge, is the person to beat for anyone looking to achieve the greatest distance
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Ryde Harbour dredging project to start next week
A PROJECT to dredge Ryde Harbour is set to get underway next week, meaning access to the public slipway will be limited. Commencing on Monday, September 20, 1,500 cubic metres of sand will be removed from the harbour by local contractors, Reynolds
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Carisbrooke man fled from police with bin liner full of cannabis worth thousands
A CARISBROOKE man who fled from police with a bin liner full of cannabis has been spared jail. Samuel Dunkling, of Nodgham Lane, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court last Monday (September 6). The 31-year-old admitted possession
