The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched a six-month pilot for a new mental health ward for dementia patients, four years after a previous specialist ward closed due to care concerns
Isle of Wight council’s director of adult social care says the authority never has sufficient money available to create innovative plans or long-term solutions
The move could make an additional £6 million for the council, but concerns have been raised about sending the wrong message to Islanders and promising something that may not happen due to uncertain legislation
The Isle of Wight council is set to approve a reduction in pupil admission numbers due to declining birth rates and decreasing numbers of pupils entering reception
An East Cowes man has been found guilty of breaching a restraining order against an Isle of Wight councillor and using threatening or abusive behaviour