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A fundraising campaign to recruit new supporters for St John Ambulance has secured donations from over 200 people on the Isle of Wight.Related News...

Revealing facts and statistics affecting the Island’s population are highlighted in the latest version of a report published by the Isle of Wight...

As we mentioned earlier : The new three-digit number - 111 - that will make it easier for patients to access non-emergency NHS healthcare on the Is...

NHS Isle of Wight is implementing a programme of improved care standards. Smokefree NHS Isle of Wight includes emphasising the national requirement...

The Isle of Wight was awash with colour throughout September as people across the island went pink to raise thousands of pounds for Breast Cancer C...

The first definite proposals for how Southampton City Council and the Isle of Wight Council could share services are to be discussed by councillors...

People across the South East will be celebrating Older People’s Day by participating in a range of activities in keeping with this year’s theme...

A greenhouse provided by the Friends of St Mary's Hospital is proving to be a much-appreciated facility for patients staying at a mental health reh...

Local people are to be given more say on health and social care services in their area under new Government plans. Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of ...

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. The purpose of this day is to highlight the issue of suicide and to raise awareness around the glob...

St John Ambulance will be asking Isle of Wight residents to help be the difference in the coming weeks as it launches its latest door-to-door fundr...

The professionalism of Cowes RNLI lifeboat members were put to the test when they assisted pleasure boats on the wind-swept Solent today. Related N...

Friends of Fellowship House, the volunteer support group for the Salvation Army’s LifeHouse in Ryde, will be celebrating their first year’s act...

Ryde Inshore Rescue attended their 70th callout of the year when a jetski with 2 persons onboard broke down off of Wootton. The pair called for hel...

In a delegated decision report (published Friday 22) it is proposed that groups looking to provide library provision in Bembridge, Brighstone, East...

Isle of Wight Police and IW Council Trading Standards officers are disappointed in a recent test purchase operation targeting alcohol sales in Ryde...

Today the Government is launching a consultation into employment services for disabled people and seeking views on the recommendations put forward ...

The Isle of Wight branch of the National Autistic Society will be having their second AGM this Friday 17th June from 7.00pm - 9.00pm in the Hunnyhi...

The Isle of Wight Trust Memory Service has been successful in achieving accreditation with the Memory Services National Accreditation Programme.Rel...

An Isle of Wight health watchdog has added its support for moves to ensure children's heart services are retained at Southampton Hospital. Members ...

How much is a life worth? That’s the question police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are asking motorists at the start of this summer’s drin...

Royal Pharmaceutical Society Chief Executive visits the Isle of Wight. Kevin Noble, the Community Pharmacy Lead for NHS Isle of Wight was pleased t...

Are you looking for an incentive to take part in this year’s Bupa Great South Run? How about helping to raise funds for children in recovery from...

Following a £600,000 investment in new vehicles, four new emergency ambulances are set to take to Island roads. Related News:Isle of Wight Green L...

Monday 9th May sees the start of Cancer Prevention Week, a national initiative to make people more aware of the practical steps they can take to he...

British Summertime has begun and four nature based outdoor projects across the Isle of Wight will spring into action after receiving grants totalli...

Could you help people in hospital or those who need access to other health services? If you are someone who is interested in providing voluntary su...

Patients at St. Mary’s Hospital have rated their experience of cancer services as part of a national survey. In the 2010 National Cancer Patient ...

The low tides on Sunday afternoon kept Ryde Inshore Rescue busy patrolling the large sand bank which generally causes a lot of trouble to those unf...

YMCA Fairthorne Manor is proudly championing a new scheme for ‘future leaders’. The Young Leaders in Action is a brand new residential camp at ...