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6, December 2021·3 min read

Wet Leg band name: What’s the origin and meaning? We have the answer, direct from the band (Updated)

One of the most commonly asked questions about Isle of Wight band, Wet Leg, is where their name came from and what it means. News OnTheWight has been chatting to the band and has the answer

Heart Research Xmas Cards -showing illustrations of Father Christmas

6, December 2021·2 min read

‘A Healthy Heart Christmas’ campaign designed to raise awareness of risk of heart disease

The campaign highlights the increase in risk of heart attack over the winter months and the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet: excessive alcohol consumption and stress

man looking depressed sitting in his lounge with hands over face

1, December 2021·2 min read

Experience of mental health care across the country continues to be poor, annual survey finds

Over 17,000 responded to the survey to share their views on mental health services provided in 2020 and 2021

1, December 2021·2 min read

Re-introduction of visitors to St Mary’s Hospital paused due to rising Covid cases (updated)

The slow introduction of visitors back again to St Mary's Hospital has been paused due to the rise in Covid cases in the community

30, October 2021·3 min read

Isle of Wight poultry farmers and bird keepers encouraged to take action now to reduce risk of Avian Flu

The Isle of Wight council share this message for poultry farmers and bird keepers, reminding them of measures that can help keep flocks free of Avian Flu

Young person interviewing an artist during Ventnor Fringe Festival

22, October 2021·1 min read

Brave Island has a great variety of new opportunities on offer for 14 to 25-year-olds

14 to 25-year-olds can sign up free of charge to Brave Island, which has a variety of opportunities on offer at the moment

21, October 2021·1 min read

Fallen trees, blocked culverts, flooded properties: 22 separate incidents dealt with during storm

Island Roads and their contractors had to deal with all sorts of incidents over the course of 12 hours

15, October 2021·2 min read

Lack of dental care ‘biggest health inequality’ the Isle of Wight faces

We have people mending their teeth with superglue and children that have never seen a dentist, said the Leader of the Isle of Wight council

11, October 2021·3 min read

Mixed results in Isle of Wight Hockey Club games

Lewis shares this report from the weekend games that Isle of Wight Hockey Club members took part in

7, October 2021·4 min read

Only one Isle of Wight Head Teacher prepared to be transparent about Covid levels in their school

Covid has been rising strongly among the Island’s youth (detailed breakdown enclosed), so naturally Islanders will want to hear from the Isle of Wight schools for the full picture of how they’re being affected

7, September 2021·1 min read

Winners of the Sandown Virtual Carnival photo competition announced (photos)

Congratulations to the winners of the Sandown Virtual Carnival photo competition. Details and photos within

6, September 2021·1 min read

Death of Red Squirrel leads to plea for drivers to be more alert

“It died in my hands, its body still warm and I’m sure it could have been prevented if the driver was more alert.”

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