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NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is encouraging the public to consider purchasing hay fever treatments, such as antihistamines, over the counter rather than requesting a GP prescription. With the NHS prescription charge currently at £9.90, many over the counter ...

Joe Robertson MP recently hosted the first Ryde Business Forum drop-in event, where over 50 local businesspeople turned out to discuss issues affecting business and the wider Ryde community. The Ryde Business Forum was set up by the East Wight ...

In 2016, Blueprint Gaming launched the first of the King Kong series, drawing inspiration from the iconic King Kong. This game boasts a range of mechanics and bonuses that enhance the gameplay experience. Since its launch, the King Kong game ...

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Between 2022 and 2023, the bingo market share had a global market value of around $60.01 billion and was forecasted to be over $145 billion in 2030. And as of 2023, active bingo players in the UK were estimated to ...

A drug driver from Ryde, who was stopped by Police after he cut across a roundabout in Newport, has been handed a 12-month driving ban. Shane Burt, 36, of Alfred Street, admitted drug driving when he appeared at the Isle ...

An urgent fundraising campaign has been launched to save Cowes Community Pantry from eviction. The pantry, operated by BabyBank Network Isle of Wight (soon to be renamed Feeding Isle of Wight), is under threat after receiving notice to vacate its ...

The company behind the long-delayed tidal energy project off the Isle of Wight is facing serious doubts over its future, as directors admit there is 'material uncertainty' over whether it can continue operating. Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC), which holds ...

On the eve of a major meeting between the ferry companies, the Government and local stakeholders, Red Funnel's Red Eagle has been pulled from service once again - with a number of cancellations tonight (Tuesday). An issue with the cooling ...

A public sector union has fired a further warning shot over the Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s ‘workforce reduction’ plans at St Mary’s Hospital. UNISON said the trust’s intentions centre around a “planned recruitment freeze” – something it added “could ...