Isle of Wight News from Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
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Bomb Squad Respond To Suspected Ordnance On Island Farmland
Royal Navy Bomb Disposal experts responded to the Island following the discovery of suspected ordnance yesterday (Tuesday).
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Info On Careers And Apprenticeships Available At Island Futures Job Fair
Island Futures and the Isle of Wight Council will be hosting an Apprenticeships, Careers and Jobs fair in February to support the local community to develop aspirations and explore career opportunities.
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New HoverBlue Discounts Available For Island Residents
Hovertravel has announced the expansion of its free HoverBlue discount, offering Isle of Wight residents savings across more ticket types.
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Older Island Residents Invited To Have Free RSV Vaccine
Invitations are being sent out to thousands of older people living in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight encouraging them to take up the offer of a free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine.
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Lord Louis Children's Library Reopens With Range Of Activities On Offer
Lord Louis Library's newly refurbished children’s and teen library is now open, just in time for the February half-term.
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Call 111 First - Islanders Urged To Use The Correct Services This Half Term
Residents of the Isle of Wight are reminded to use NHS 111 and community pharmacies for minor illnesses and injuries, particularly during the upcoming February half-term.
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Children And Families Safeguarding Now Under Isle of Wight Council Control
The delivery of the Isle of Wight’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for children and families on the Isle of Wight is changing.
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Ryde Sea Cadets Get Taste Of Life At Sea Thanks To Wightlink
Ryde Sea Cadets set sail on a larger boat than usual when they embarked with Wightlink to cross the Solent on its flagship Victoria of Wight.
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Hovertravel Makes The Cut For 'Leaders' Status In UK Inclusive Transport
A cross-Solent ferry firm has announced that it has once again been awarded ‘Leaders’ status in the UK Government’s Inclusive Transport Leaders Scheme.