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Are you going to be one of the 1,000 people on the Isle of Wight learning how to Restart a Heart today?
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The Medical Director at Isle of Wight NHS Trust says "This action by a few individuals has placed additional pressures on our services".
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All those who helped save the lives of those involved in a light aircraft crash in Brading Marshes have been recognised for their efforts.
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New computer aided despatch (CAD) system will help staff responding to 999 calls ensure callers get the ‘right response, first time’.
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It's not clear whether the road will be closed for the mock road traffic incident exercise that is taking part tomorrow.
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Despite reports by ambulance staff of almost daily aggression and assaults, the Isle of Wight has the lowest number of addresses that crew won't attend without a police escort.
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Following an intense fire in Porchfield last night (Wednesday), the sad news that a body has been found has emerged.
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This great video acts as a novel reminder that many people have to continue working over the holidays, whilst the rest of us put our feet up in front of film and stuff our faces with nuts and chocolates
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Compared to the year before the number of Isle of Wight patients being airlifted to the mainland for emergency hospital treatment has dropped significantly. OnTheWight has the details.
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The health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission, says their findings were unacceptable and they've warned the Isle of Wight NHS Trust that they want immediate improvements within the emergency department to ensure people receive the high-quality care they deserve.
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Road Safety Sergeant, Rob Heard, says some people are becoming complacent and feel a collision will never happen to them, but he stresses the important of wearing a seatbelt and ensuring child seats are properly fitted.
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There’s been a lot of speculation about today’s Forest Road tragic accident. Here are the official words from the emergency services who took part.
