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.
'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.
Bus Fire In Ventnor
UPDATE: 04 May 13 10:07
Firefighters called to Albert Street.
Fire At School
Firefighters from the Isle of Wight were called to Cowes Primary School this morning (Tuesday).
Hotel Heartbreak For Sandown Couple
A couple from Sandown who were due to get married at Ryde Castle this Friday say their lives have been thrown into chaos.
Wedding Couple: We Thought Fire Alarm Was A Hoax
It was supposed to be the best day of their lives but it ended in disaster.
Two Car Crash At Staplers
UPDATE: 21 Mar 12 16:06
A main road into Newport is reportedly closed after a two car collision.
Three Taken To Hospital After Newport Crash
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on Fairlee Road in Newport.
Cocaine Smugglers Fail In Their Appeals
Three men from the Isle of Wight who attempted to smuggle over half a ton of cocaine into the UK have lost appeals against their hefty jail terms.
Fire Crews Called Back To Castle
UPDATE: 21 Mar 12 10:08
Smoke was spotted coming from the turrets of the recently destroyed Ryde Castle this morning (Wednesday).
Red Jet and yacht collide
A Red Jet and a yacht collided this afternoon (Friday) as the high-speed vessel was leaving Cowes for Southampton.
Council to hear child protection and education update
Raising the standards of child protection and education will be a top priority for the new-look Isle of Wight Council.
Volunteers to help tackle speeding motorists
Speeding motorists are being educated about the dangers of their actions by volunteers taking part in a police scheme on the Isle of Wight.
170 Years Of Pirates And Play At Blackgang Chine
The Isle of Wight’s oldest theme park is celebrating its 170th anniversary this bank holiday weekend.
Vases Not Balloons At Queen Victoria's Birthday Bash
Staff at Osborne House are celebrating what would have been the birthday of Queen Victoria.
Registrar service to move for festival
The Island's registrar service will move temporarily due to the Isle of Wight Festival.
New charity aims to support mental health service users on the Isle of Wight
Helping to support mental health service users is the aim of a newly established charity on the Isle of Wight.
Open verdict on Compton Cliff death
An open verdict has been recorded by Coroner Caroline Sumeray at the inquest into the death of a Dorset woman.
Top awards for Isle of Wight tourist attractions
Two Isle of Wight tourist attractions are celebrating after being given a prestigious award from travel website TripAdvisor.
Distinctive dragon stolen from Isle of Wight garden
At least two people would have been needed to move an ornamental dragon that has been stolen from an Isle of Wight property, according to police.
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