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New figures reveal that 33% of the Isle of Wight's youngsters are unhealthily overweight when they finish primary school and those numbers are rising. Public health groups are calling for government action.
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More than one in five cancer patients on the Isle of Wight are only diagnosed after an emergency admission to hospital, figures show.
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Business mogul, Lord Sugar, is back on our screens seeking his next 'apprentice' - but perhaps he should be looking on the Isle of Wight.
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As news of yet another pub closing hits the headlines, the industry on the Isle of Wight could take a hit if beer duty is raised as expected next week.
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Figures show that micro-businesses make up more than eight out of 10 enterprises on the Isle of Wight.
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An official audit on one day in March this year revealed that around 30 people were detained under the Mental Health Act within the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
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More than a third of adults receiving social care on the Isle of Wight are paying private providers to top up their support, new figures show.
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According to official figures, dying at home is becoming more common on the Isle of Wight than in hospitals, care homes or hospices
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Drink-related liver disease hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight have increased substantially.
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The amount of total stamp duty collected on the Isle of Wight in the last year surprised us. See the details.
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Almost 600 written warnings were handed out to businesses on the Isle of Wight for food hygiene issues over the last year, due to problems such as cleanliness and separation of foods.
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Almost half of cancer patients under the care of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust say they needed more help and support from health and social services while undergoing treatment.
