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New research published by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) shows rural businesses across England and Wales are currently investing more than £13 billion a year, with the potential for further rises in the future. Those in the South...

The mortality rate on the Isle of Wight is down, according to figures released at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust board meeting last Wednesday. The latest rolling 12 months Hospital Standardised Mortality Ratio (HSMR) report shows that the average...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is appealing for walkers to stick to footpaths after 2 members of the public had to be rescued from deep muddy water on Brading Marshes yesterday (Tuesday), as previously reported by Island...

A significantly high number of medical emergencies to St Mary’s Hospital, ongoing difficulties in discharging patients and diarrhoea and vomiting affecting 2 wards, has resulted in the need to postpone some in-patient and day case surgery this week.  Cancelling planned...

Brian Richardson MBE A specialist training college dedicated to helping 14 to 19-year-olds on the Isle of Wight get fit and ready for employment is celebrating 5 years on the Island this month. Since opening in December 2011, the Isle...

Central Convenience Stores, the UK’s fastest growing convenience store chain, is expanding to the Isle of Wight following the purchase of 12 stores currently operating as Spar outlets. Ringwood based Central has acquired the Hunnyhill Stores Group, which has 12...

The organisers of next year's inaugural Isle of Wight Pride event have this week been taking in the many positive comments received following the Isle of Wight County Press' controversial, 'homophonic', biphobic' and 'transphobic' piece, as written by their journalist Charlotte Hofton....

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has recognised a group of individuals who have made a significant contribution to healthcare on the Island. At a Trust Board meeting last Wednesday (7th December), a group of nominated staff members were recognised for...

With winter well and truly here, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is urging people who might need extra support during a power cut to sign up for its free Priority Services Register (PSR). SSEN, which owns and maintains the...

The front counter at Newport Police Station is going to be temporarily closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week for refurbishment. A temporary front counter will be opened at Ryde Police Station, in Station Street, between 09:00-18:00 on 13th,...