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The Covid-19 virus thrives on social contact - more social contact leads to rising cases, which leads to more hospital admissions and tragically, more people dying
Friday, 22nd January, 2021 8:21am
By Sally Perry with 6 readers' comments
It was only set up a couple of weeks ago, but the Isle of Wight council say apart from the next two weekends, the pop-up testing centre at Medina will be closing. Details within
Thursday, 21st January, 2021 11:50am
By IW Council Press Office with one comment
Thanks to a legacy trust set up by Mary Pittis in 19th century, women in Newport who are experiencing bereavement are being offered practical support and befriending. Pass onto someone you know who might benefit
Tuesday, 19th January, 2021 6:03pm
By Elisha Leachman with one comment
The 20-year-old from New Milton was found to be three times over the drink drive limit after nearly colliding into an unmarked police car in mid-December
Tuesday, 19th January, 2021 10:39am
By Sally Perry with one comment
Until someone can be found to take on a Post Office in Newport, customers will have to visit alternative branches
Monday, 18th January, 2021 3:27pm
By Sally Perry with 4 readers' comments
Details of a major vaccination centre on the Isle of Wight have now been confirmed. As before, you will be contacted by the NHS when it is your turn
Friday, 8th January, 2021 5:35pm
By Priya Mistry with 19 readers' comments
Due to the demand for testing on the isle of Wight a pop-up drive-through testing centre will be in operation from Friday and the Newclose testing centre will open for longer
Thursday, 7th January, 2021 5:47pm
By IW Council Press Office with 2 readers' comments
A report is going to the Isle of Wight council Cabinet meeting next week with recommendations for the junction at Forest Road, which saw a fatal collision two years ago
Wednesday, 6th January, 2021 5:37pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 7 readers' comments
The outline plans were said to provide a significant positive opportunity for a mix of housing, whilst retaining the rural feel to the lane, but it was met with much local opposition
Wednesday, 6th January, 2021 2:37pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 3 readers' comments