It appears the new developer for the massive scheme to build 850 new homes on the 58 acre IW Council-owned site off St George’s Way was announced by the IW Council last night. The selected developer is Barratt Homes, or as full title Barratt David Wilson (BDW)…

Long term patients and their close relatives on the Isle of Wight will soon be able to claim a reduction in ferry travel. From 1st April 2010 Red Funnel will introduce a new discount scheme to give a 25% saving to those who have to make repeated visits to a hospital or hospice…

According to a Department Survey in 2009, more patients are satisfied overall with their experience of the Outpatients Department at St. Mary’s Hospital…

Up to 40,000 patients a year can now benefit from free unlimited calls to their friends and family thanks to the launch of new entertainment packages for patients in St Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight…

The long-term future of the countryside is in jeopardy because so many young people are being forced out of rural areas to find homes, jobs and support. A report ‘State of the countryside’ has been delivered directly to the Prime Minister, by the Government’s Rural Advocate Dr Stuart Burgess…

A man has been charged in relation to an alleged hate crime on the Isle of Wight. Officers from the West Wight Safer Neighbourhoods team investigated the incident and the man will appear before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Tuesday…

The Department of Health is launching the second stage of its Change4Life campaign today, and will target middle-aged men in an anti-obesity drive to encourage adults to make simple changes in their diet and lifestyle…

Wightlink’s response to the judgement announced today (16th February 2010) by Mr Justice Owen. Wightlink notes the judgment, and will consider what steps it will be required to take in its role as competent authority to address this issue… Read full Press Release here…