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It's nicknamed by staff as 'Jim's magic torch'. Purchased by the Friends of St Mary's Hospital  for the Endoscopy Unit, the AV Vein Viewing System is proving to be a very useful tool, according to endoscopy nurse Jim Rainer who...

If you have had a persistent cough for three weeks or more, visit your GP. This is the simple message of a major campaign ‘Be Clear on Cancer campaign’ launched on 8th May. National TV, radio and print adverts -...

A picket lined was formed outside HMP Isle of Wight this morning in a row against proposed pension cuts. Staff have taken camp outside the Albany wing to express their anger at the cuts which would mean they would have...

THE future of two Island high street stores is uncertain today following the news that Clinton Cards is set to go into administration. The Island has seen store closures from Woolworths, Peacocks, Millets and more recently Game and it appears...

THE Cowes Blitz exhibition staged by Cowes Heritage at Regatta House in Bath Road attracted 837 visitors over the four days it was held. Cowes Heritage chairman John Groves said: "We are delighted that so many people were interested in that...

THE Griffon Hoverwork factory at the Duver, Bembridge Harbour will deliver its final hovercraft hull on Tuesday, in what is the end of a manufacturing era on the Isle of Wight. The craft, an AP1-88-400, the largest construction currently being...

NEXT week's jackpot for the Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto has reached an incredible £4000 after several rollovers! This week's draw, which took place this morning (11th April) drew the following numbers~: 8 – 14 – 19 – 31 Fancy taking...

IT'S not too late to register for this year's Walk the Wight, which takes place on Sunday 13th May.  Anyone wanting to register can do so by visiting the Earl Mount Batten's sign-up stand located in St James's Square, Newport...