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Number of Covid patients in Isle of Wight hospital revealed
THE number of patients with Covid being treated at St Mary's Hospital is unchanged since last week, government data has revealed. Data correct on Tuesday, September 28, and published today (Thursday) shows 21 people occupying a bed at the Newport
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Hovertravel services cancelled due to adverse weather
HOVERTRAVEL services have been cancelled this afternoon (Thursday) due to adverse weather conditions. An update is expected at 6.15pm. Hovertravel says its tickets will be accepted on Wightlink's Fastcat service. For the operator's weather
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Another significant increase in Isle of Wight Covid cases
NEARLY 100 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest government data. Public Health England figures released today (Thursday) show 98 new cases. Yesterday, 110 cases were added to the Isle of Wight
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Festive favourite Wessex Cancer Trust drive-in cinema returns
A FIRM favourite in the Isle of Wight calender book is returning this November. Tickets have today (Thursday) been released for Wessex Cancer Trust's Drive-In Films for Christmas. The event will feature six epic festive films screened across
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NHS's major investments in children's emergency department, scanners and property
New scanners at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust accounted for an investment of more than £4.1 million over the last financial year. A second MRI scanner cost £2 million and a CT scanner cost £1.1 million, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust's annual general
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High Covid case numbers among school children as heads intercept fake forms
There is a high number of Covid-19 cases among children on the Isle of Wight, but the Isle of Wight Council says there is 'no evidence' that it is leading to widespread disruption. Meanwhile, headteachers on the Island are among those to have
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Cobra victim plans to head back to India after Isle of Wight recuperation
"I’m just going to see it as the next instalment in life’s big adventure," says a man who was brought back to the UK from India in 2020, after he was blinded by a cobra. Ian Jones is now planning to return to the place where his not-for-profit
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust reveals financial recovery despite Covid
FOR the 'first time in a long time' the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has money left over at the end of a financial year. At the Isle of Wight NHS Trust's annual general meeting on Thursday, September 23, director of finance, Darren Cattell, revealed
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Last minute holiday deals from Southampton Airport starting from £297
As summer has come to an end and we officially enter the Autumn months, the change of weather and brightness is enough to change your mood. Scroll down for Southampton deals... And from Monday October 4, new travel rules come into place which
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Tribute to legendary showbiz journalist gentleman John Hannam
Tributes have been pouring in for Isle of Wight entertainment legend, broadcaster and writer John Hannam. The much-loved journalist died, aged 80 on Wednesday, September 22. A long standing friend of the County Press, John was born in East
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Continued cancellations on Wightlink ferry route
There are continued cancellations on Wightlink's car ferry route between Yarmouth and Lymington today (Thursday), according to the firm's website. From Lymington, the 7.25am, 9.45am, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm and the 6.55pm are cancelled. From Yarmouth
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Negative impacts of fixed link will outweigh any improvement to Islander's lives
Reader Tony Toller of Totland (CP online, 18-09-21) is far too simplistic in his reasoning for promoting a fixed link to the Isle of Wight, talking only of the financial argument of travelling to and from the Island; completely ignoring the negative
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Joint proves expensive as court orders man to pay £199 for possession of cannabis
AN ARREST and police search resulted in a Ryde man being fined for cannabis possession. Aaron Hall, of West Street, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. The 29-year-old admitted possession of cannabis in Ryde, on
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Diamond anniversary couple's engagement party featured celebrity cameo
A COUPLE who met Norman Wisdom at their engagement party in Ryde have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Poppy and Ted Higgin, both 82, of Lower Bettesworth Road, Ryde, met while they were both nursing at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport.
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Isle of Wight events and gigs from October 1
Here's your handy guide to finding live music, entertainment and other events on the Isle of Wight this week! Scroll down to find out how to tell us about your gig or event.... Friday, October 1 7.30pm A Vision of Elvis at
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Comedian Milton Jones on a mission at Shanklin Theatre
One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Comedian Milton Jones is performing at Shanklin Theatre on Saturday in a show called Milton: Impossible. Complete with his unique style and eccentric shirts, Milton will reveal the truth
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Man brandished knife across his throat before punching ex-girlfriend in face
THE ACTIONS of a 19-year-old who punched his ex-girlfriend in the face on her driveway after he had brandished a knife threatening to slit his own throat, were described by his own solicitor as those of "an immature young man". Jack Hobbins admitted
