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Brian Nordbruch waiting for the ambulance

30, January 2020·5 min read

86-year-old man with broken hip lay on bitterly cold pavement waiting three hours for ambulance: OnTheWight seeks answers from NHS Trust

Here’s the full distressing story of how an 86 year old man was left on a bitterly cold pavement for three hours after breaking his hip, waiting for an ambulance to arrive. It leaves us wondering - how frequently this kind of thing is happening?

14, July 2014·4 min read

A weekend of regattas prove fruitful for Shanklin Sandown rowers

Great performances from members of the Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club at the weekend.

Artists impression of new houses on Luccombe Road

30, March 2021·1 min read

Adapted plans submitted for new homes on former sports field

The previous plans that have lapsed have been adapted by the developer

28, May 2013·1 min read

Advice for café owners after a series of break-ins

Two 16-year-old have been arrested and will be heading to the Isle of Wight Youth Court next month.

sandown and shanklin independent lifgeboat - richard manser safe site

25, July 2016·1 min read

Aerial drone video highlights vital role of Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat

This aerial drone video, shot by Richard Manser, aims to raise awareness for the Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat, which relies totally on public donations to survive.

1, August 2022·3 min read

After two years away, Pier2Pier challenge returned with 124 swimmers

A whopping 124 swimmers from across the Island and the Mainland competed in the swim from Sandown Pier to Shanklin Rowing Club Beach on Saturday

30, November 2016·1 min read

Aggregate needed for YMCA pothole problem before cars arrive for young carers

These high-end cars will be taking young carers out for the rides of their lives on 10th December, but help is needed to fill some potholes at YMCA Shanklin beforehand. Anyone happen to have a few bags of aggregate going free?

14, March 2011·1 min read