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A new Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance will coordinate services and amplify lived experiences to streamline support for those affected by dementia. Age Concern Hampshire leads the initiative, backed by 12 partner organizations.
Regional leaders and former comrades gathered to honor retired Royal Navy officer Captain Harold Whitmore, whose death leaves just three surviving veterans from the Isle of Wight’s WWII ranks. Whitmore, a D-Day survivor and lifelong advocate for veterans’ rights, passed at St. Mary’s Hospital on Tuesday aged 101.
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are rolling out an ambitious neighborhood health model that integrates NHS, social care, and voluntary sectors to deliver proactive, community-based healthcare. Nearly 150,000 residents will benefit as teams of specialists replace traditional GP-centric care with wrap-around support designed to prevent illness and reduce hospital pressures.
A groundbreaking dementia alliance launched this week aims to overhaul support services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The coalition unites patients, carers, charities and healthcare partners to create a seamless network of care during Dementia Awareness Week.
Authorities have lifted the swimming ban off the Isle of Wight after resolving a sewage spill that forced a week-long closure of popular beaches. Over 1.2 million litres of untreated wastewater were diverted, but testing now confirms waters are safe.
Totland Bay and Colwell Bay are off-limits after a one-hour sewage release. The Environment Agency warns swimmers away until Thursday while Southern Water investigates. Families and pet owners told to steer clear.
Health authorities have advised the public to avoid swimming near coastal areas of the Isle of Wight after a second untreated sewage discharge in a week. The Environment Agency confirmed the spill at Cowes on Thursday morning, raising concerns over water quality and marine safety.
Three men arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack on a derelict hotel on the Isle of Wight have been released on police bail as detectives continue their investigation.
A blaze engulfed the derelict Sandown Bay Hotel late Tuesday, prompting a multi-station firefighting response. Police have detained three men aged 43 to 56 on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, with no reported injuries.
A burst sewer pipe spewed untreated wastewater into East Cowes on Tuesday, forcing a primary school to shut for all but Year 6 pupils and flooding driveways. Southern Water says repairs are complete and roads reopened, but contaminated gardens remain a cleanup challenge.
Legislation to create the Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority has passed its first major parliamentary test, unlocking £1.3bn in devolved funding. The authority will take control of transport, skills and housing from Whitehall by 2025, bypassing regional mayor elections until 2028.
The steps leading to a beloved beach on the Isle of Wight will close for a week as emergency repairs begin following significant erosion. The closure aims to prevent further damage and ensure visitor safety.