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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE SPECIAL CARE BABY UNIT AT ST MARY’S
Families with infants requiring special care at St Mary’s Hospital can now take a virtual tour of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and take a look around the environment and the facilities available to families on the Island. The...
Read moreDetailsTATER TROUBLE FOR LIDL – POTATO SALAD RECALLED OVER SAFETY CONCERNS
Lidl is recalling its popular Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper. It's said that the possible presence of copper makes both the crème fraiche and yoghurt varieties unsafe to eat. The products can be purchased...
Read moreDetailsBOTANIC GARDEN’S EUCALYPTUS TREES GAIN NATIONAL PLANT COLLECTION STATUS
A collection of Eucalyptus trees held at Ventnor Botanic Gardens has been given National Plant Collection status, securing the trees for the future. Hamamelis (witch hazel) and Amelanchier (snowy mespilus) at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire have also been...
Read moreDetailsBIRD FLU RISK INCREASE SEES ADVICE ISSUED TO ISLE OF WIGHT POULTRY KEEPERS
Bird keepers across the Isle of Wight are being asked to protect their birds following an increase in the risk of bird flu. Owners are being advised to take care to protect their birds from being exposed to any potential...
Read moreDetails40 YEARS AGO HELICOPTER AIRLIFTED PREGNANT COW TO SAFETY AFTER CLIFF FALL
A valuable Friesian cow was airlifted to safety by a Royal Navy helicopter after falling 75ft over a cliff at Binnel Bay on 20th November 1984. Farmer Hugh Noyes and coastguards had spent 5 hours attempting to rescue the 900lb...
Read moreDetailsSOLICITOR AND FORMER SCHOOL GOVERNOR DENIES CHILD SEX OFFENCES
Former school governor Stuart Nuttall, who has denied committing numerous child sex offences, will stand trial next year. The 53-year-old, of Stonelands Park in Binstead, appeared before Magistrates on 18th October charged with a total of 12 offences dating between...
Read moreDetailsWIGHT TYRES CELEBRATES 2 YEARS OF GROWTH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
As Wight Tyres approaches its 2-year anniversary under the leadership of Managing Director Ryan Smith-Matthews, the business is celebrating incredible growth, community support and a renewed commitment to exceptional service. Since taking over from Jamie on 21st November 2022, Ryan...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL SCHOOLCHILDREN RECEIVE LESSON IN ROAD SAFETY THAT COULD SAVE LIVES
The innovative Riot Act theatre-in-education performance group returned to the Isle of Wight last week to bring their unique and personal take on road safety and awareness to hundreds of local students. Over the course of the hour-long performance, pupils...
Read moreDetailsNEW STRATEGY FOR TREE CARE ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT UNVEILED BY LOCAL AUTHORITY
A new tree management strategy has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council — the first time the authority has taken this step. The Island is blessed with about 100,000 trees owned by the council, and hundreds of thousands...
Read moreDetailsPRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS ACCOLADE FOR ISLAND COMPANY WRS SYSTEMS
An Isle of Wight company has gained national recognition at a prestigious business awards event in London. WRS Systems received a ‘highly commended’ in the ‘Customer Loyalty Award’ category at this year’s Lloyds British Excellence Awards, held on Tuesday 12th...
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