Transition to new Cowes Enterprise College building begins in September
The transition period for the move to the new building at Cowes Enterprise College will begin in September, according to the new Chair of the Governing Body Rachael Fidler.
Isle of Wight company secures major supermarket contract
The owner of the Island's only fuel oil storage terminal has won a contract to supply unleaded petrol and diesel to Tesco's forecourt.
First section of Island Roads resurfacing in Cowes "not up to standard"
Isle of Wight Radio can reveal that the first section of re-surfacing for the Highways PFI scheme has not reached the required standards and will need to be redone.
Regatta announced to celebrate Royal Yacht Squadron bicentenary
An international regatta will be held to mark the bicentenary of a Cowes yacht club in 2015.
Yachtsman rescued in Osborne Bay
A yachtsman with a badly injured hand was rescued in Osborne Bay yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.
Wind surfer rescued after 'intensive' 45 minute search in choppy Solent
A wind-surfer has been rescued by Cowes RNLI lifeboat crews who carried out an intensive 45-minute search in a choppy Solent.
"We Don't Need The Extreme 40s" Say Cowes Week Organisers
Isle of Wight Radio can confirm a popular event at Cowes Week has been scrapped for three years.
Police Probe Report Of "Man Acting Suspiciously" In East Cowes
Isle of Wight police are investigating reports that a 12-year-old girl was followed by a man she didn't know in East Cowes.
New East Cowes Business Association Meets Tonight
Local businesses gather in the town
New Leisure Festival Planned For Cowes
Cowes Marina is to host a boat and leisure festival this summer, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
College staff changes inevitable - assistant principal
Staff changes at the Isle of Wight College are inevitable following a cut in funding, according to its assistant principal.
Bucketful of awards for Isle of Wight beaches
The Isle of Wight's beaches have won the highest number of awards in the country from the Keep Britain Tidy Group.
Hampshire Police to sell £9.2m building in HQ downsize
A £9.2m building bought as a new headquarters for Hampshire and Isle of Wight police is to be sold, along with the force's current HQ site in Winchester.
Eurovia working with Bardon Vectis parent company on materials for Highways PFI
Island Roads, the company in charge of the Isle of Wight Highways PFI programme, has revealed that it is already working with Bardon Vectis' parent company on fulfilling the contract.
Dredger work continues to improve Bembridge Harbour
Work to improve Bembridge Harbour should be completed by the end of the week, according to owners.
'Landmark victory' for Fire Brigades Union over Surrey transfer of staff
The Fire Brigades Union has claimed a "landmark victory" for its members after the Isle of Wight's emergency control service was transferred to a mainland authority.
Measles vaccine letters sent to Isle of Wight parents
Parents on the Isle of Wight are being sent letters to remind them about the importance of the measles vaccine.
Sea water plant planned for Sandown
Southern Water plans to build a plant in Sandown to turn sea water into drinking water.
Organisers hail amazing Race for Life runners
Organisers of this year's 'amazing' Race for Life have said a heart-felt thank you to everyone involved.
More than 2,000 homes hit by power cut
Around 2,200 homes in Binstead and Wootton have been affected by a power cut this morning (Monday).
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