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Chemotherapy by drone for Island cancer patients in world first
CHEMOTHERAPY will be flown by drone to Isle of Wight cancer patients within months, it has been announced. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Apian have begun a three month drone trial to optimise the delivery and research the benefits to healthcare
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Green for good as iconic Island landmarks pay tribute to Isle of Wight NHS Trust
ISLAND landmarks have been lit up in a green glow tonight, to celebrate the Isle of Wight NHS Trust being rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. As part of the celebrations St Mary’s Hospital main entrance and the iconic Koan will be lit green
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Ryde man jailed for raping girl in historical sex offences
A man has been jailed for rape and indecency with a child after being found guilty of historical sex offences in north London. Graham Harrison, 56, of Newport Street, Ryde, was found guilty of three counts of rape and two counts of indecency with
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Revealed: How £48 million government windfall could be spent by health trust
A NEW emergency care floor at St Mary's Hospital, improvements to the ambulance service and community health hubs are among the spending priorities for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust's £48 million investment funding. The trust was awarded the funding
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What are the issues which caused councillor's change of heart over homeless hub?
AN 'EXTREMELY unhappy' Isle of Wight councillor has slammed the new homeless assessment hub in Newport — despite welcoming it with open arms months ago. In the three months since the £750,000 Howard House opened at the former Barton Primary School
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Fewer Covid cases confirmed on the Island today than yesterday
MORE than 70 new Covid cases have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data. Public Health England figures released today (Thursday) show 72 new cases following on from yesterday's 99. It means the Isle of Wight total
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Pick up a bargain at the annual St Lawrence Garage Gallop
PICK up a bargain and enjoy a stroll around the picturesque village of St Lawrence — the Garage Gallop is back. On Sunday, from 11am to 3pm, residents of St Lawrence will be selling their bric-a-brac, unwanted household items, books and clothes
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Drink driver crashed into bridge after thinking he was OK to drive
A NEWPORT man who thought he was OK to drive crashed his car on a bridge in Brading while over the legal alcohol limit. Tom Johnson, of Barton Road, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. He admitted drink driving
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Who's saying what about 130 new homes in Freshwater
WITH just a day to go until the comments close on the outline planning application for 130 homes on Camp Road, Freshwater, just who is saying what about the plans? Plans were unveiled last month for the major development, on a greenfield site,
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Island chef Wendy to compete in UK School Chef of the Year final
A Shalfleet Primary School chef has been selected by judges to compete in the School Chef of the Year National Final 2021. Wendy Lohse is one of two wildcard entrants chosen by the competition judges to compete in the national final, accompanying
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I want my say on boat restaurant plan says objector
A CONCERN over public noise nuisance has called the application of 'the Solent's first' luxury sailing restaurant into question. Plans were revealed last month for a 34-metre, fully refurbished yacht, based at Venture Quays in East Cowes, to serve
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"It's been a long wait but we have seen a great improvement"
The Isle of Wight Council has added its voice to those welcoming the new date for the reopening of Island Line. On Wednesday, franchise holder South Western Railway (SWR) announced it was aiming for the return of service, which runs between Ryde
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First round the Island wing foil attempt by World Champion windsurfer
FOUR watermen will attempt to wing foil, the never done before, 55 nautical miles course around the Isle of Wight today (Thursday). The endeavour will be attempted by world champion windsurfer Ross Williams, professional kiteboarder Sam Light,
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Delight over CQC's 'Good' for Trust
The Isle of Wight's MP has welcomed a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report which has awarded the Isle of Wight NHS Trust a 'Good'. Scroll down for a link to the full story... The report has been published today (Thursday) and hospital
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New hospital Covid death announced
A person died at St Mary's Hospital in Newport on Sunday, after contracting Covid-19. The death was announced yesterday (Wednesday) and it means 169 people have now died in hospital on the Island after testing positive for coronavirus. A further
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust staff's hard work rewarded with 'Good' rating
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is celebrating an overall Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' and has been taken out of special measures, after huge strides by many departments and services, following a series of damning inspection reports since
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Jail warning for man who attacked special constable after chemist theft
A MAN who attacked a special constable after he stole items at a chemists was warned he could be jailed by a judge. Mark Anthony Cording, of Atherley Road, Shanklin, admitted assaulting an emergency worker in the execution of his duty, resisting
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Serial dangerous driving offender set to be jailed AGAIN
AN ISLE of Wight man with an extensive, 11-year record of motoring offences, that includes dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified, is set to be jailed next month. Joseph Barrass, also known as Joseph Baker, admitted driving whilst disqualified
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Widow thanks Coastguard and RNLI crews who helped her late husband
AN ISLE of Wight tourist has hailed the coastguard crew and paramedics who helped her husband — after he was taken ill near Newtown Creek. Within five minutes of calling HM Coastguard on July 15, 2021, Cowes RNLI was by the side of Cathy Rist's
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Fewer houses call for 'Island within Island' at Bembridge
A BEMBRIDGE councillor has called for a reduction in the amount of housing proposed in the area for the next 15 years. As part of the Isle of Wight Council's draft Island Plan, currently out for consultation, Bembridge is allocated to build 193
