Figures reveal that the number of Isle of Wight amputations due to diabetes has risen by 16 per cent. Diabetes UK says “urgent action” is needed to stop what it described as an “epidemic” of diabetes.
We love the concept of this children's rhyming picture book - about a brother and sister who think they have nothing in common - by Isle of Wight author Fran Heath. The Kickstarter appeal could help get this off the ground.
A new UK wide whale, dolphin and porpoise conservation initiative has just been launched at Portsmouth International Port. ORCA say they've had reports of three different dolphin species from the Isle of Wight over the last six weeks.
This could be the news that those who want to see Totland Seawall reopened or those wanting pedestrian or cycle access along Undercliff Drive have been waiting for.