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Good news for Isle of Wight organ transplant patients worried about receiving a call in the middle of the night. A senior renal nurse at Queen Alexandra hospital explains what happens.
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The man was pulled from the vehicle by fire crews but sadly died on arrival at the hospital.
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The GMB - the union for NHS hospital staff, ambulance frontline professionals and support workers - say the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has "picked the wrong union to try such heavy handed bullying tactics with".
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The pilot and his passenger are reported as casualties in the crash and two Air Ambulances have been called to assist.
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A man in his 60s fell from an RS Elite class yacht at Cowes Week. Crew from another boat retrieved him and emergency services worked to revive him. Update: Sadly he's passed away.
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Isle of Wight and South Central Ambulance Services will be looking further at how they can collaborate in a number of common areas, starting with a new despatch system for Island.
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The fire that reportedly started in a ground-floor space between two hotels resulted in mainland fire and ambulance crews having to cross the Solent to support our local crews.
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Three paramedics at the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service talk about the increased level of aggression and pressures they face on a daily basis.
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Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this tragic time. The area has been cordoned off by police and we'll update once we have more information.
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Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends after a body was found near Totland Pier earlier this morning.
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This global day of action aims to teach vital life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills to as many people as possible. Clear the date in your diary and take advantage of this free training.
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The figures revealed by the BBC this morning are grim reading for residents on the Isle of Wight, as the Trust misses major targets and lags behind the rest of the country in many areas.
