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Isle of Wight NHS Trust Welcome Continuation of Childrens Heart Services
The Joint committee of PCTs have made their final decision about Childrens Heart Surgery and Isle of Wight NHS Trust is absolutely delighted with the news that this will include the continuation of surgery at Southampton.
Isle of Wight’s Public Woodland Should Remain In Public Hands
The UK’s public forests including those found across the Isle of Wight are a national asset that play a vital role for people and wildlife and should remain in public hands.
Funding Secured For New Education Facilities For Learners With Difficulties
The Isle of Wight Council and the Isle of Wight College have worked together to successfully secured government funding to provide new educational equipment for learners who have difficulties or disabilities.
Op Tornado – Police Join Regional Fight To Tackle Metal Thefts
Hampshire Constabulary has completed phase one of a regional project to clamp down on metal thefts across the two counties. Inspector Jackie Willson who was leading Op Tornado in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight said:
NHS Provides Services at Isle of Wight Festival
It was a muddy year for NHS staff who provide medical and other services at Isle of Wight Festival. It was, however, one that was medically managed successfully by Isle of Wight NHS Trust staff,
August Petrol Price Hike Cancelled
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, has welcomed the announcement this afternoon that the 3p per litre petrol price increase planned for August will not now go ahead and that fuel duty will be frozen for the rest of the year.
New Website Encourages Islanders To Get Involved
A dynamic new website which provides information about the commissioning of health services on the Island and how the Island community can get involved and help influence these decisions, has been launched by the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group.
Isle of Wight Festival 2012: Statement From Cllr George Brown
Following a successful exit plan after traffic caused chaos on Island roads at the start of the Isle of Wight Festival. Councillor George Brown, who is also Cabinet Member for Economy and Licensing has issued the following statement:



