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• Think Pharmacy First This Half Term Says Island's NHS

  As February half term approaches, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is encouraging parents and carers to make use of their local pharmacies for minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and sore throats.

• Isle of Wight Council Supporting Delivery Of Newport Affordable Housing Scheme

  The Isle of Wight Council is supporting its partners in the delivery of a new affordable housing scheme on the Island — the largest of its kind in several years.

• Ryde's Pat Awarded Freedom Of The Town For Sport Contributions

  Ryde Town Council has presented a Ryde resident with the freedom of the town, following her lifelong contribution to sport in the area.

• Could You Restart A Heart? Islanders Urged To Seek CPR Training

  The team at Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS) are asking how confident you feel in responding to someone needing lifesaving care to restart their heart.

• Upgrades Planned For Major Island Caravan Site

  A major Isle of Wight campsite could be about to upgrade its facilities.

• Planners Approve Alverstone Bungalow Despite Objections From Residents

  The construction of a farm worker’s bungalow on the edge of an Isle of Wight village will go ahead despite objections from local residents.

• New Vote Of Confidence For Island Services In Healthwatch Report

  After successive clouds of generally gloomy feedback, Isle of Wight health and social care services have received a new vote of confidence.

• Finance Reserve Row Breaks Out Between County Hall Groups

  A row has broken out between the Alliance group and the Isle of Wight Conservatives over County Hall’s financial reserves.

• Go Ahead Granted For New Ten Surgery Dental Practice In Ryde

  A ten-surgery dental practice in the centre of the Isle of Wight’s largest town has been given the go ahead.

• Drugs Arrests Made After Officers Raid Home Near Newport

  Police have confirmed that two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following a raid at a home near Newport yesterday morning (Thursday).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Isle of Wight NHS Trust Celebrates Apprentices As More Than 500 Supported

  As National Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on career development, Isle of Wight NHS Trust is celebrating the major milestone of having supported over 550 apprenticeships over the past eight years.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.