'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.
Police Commissioner set to appoint assistant on the Isle of Wight
The search has begun for an Isle of Wight representative to work with Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes.
We can work together - new council leader
New Isle of Wight Council leader confident political groups can work together.
Isle of Wight Council Leadership and key roles decided
The new-look Isle of Wight Council has been decided, with independent Councillor Ian Stephens becoming the new Leader of the authority.
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.
Libraries to host free music gigs
A series of free music gigs will be on offer as part of the Shhh...it's a library tour.
Education Minister meeting "a breakthrough": Isle of Wight MP
A meeting with Education Minister, Lord Nash, has been hailed as a breakthrough by the Island's MP Andrew Turner.
"Serious weaknesses" at Wootton Community Primary School
Serious weaknesses have been found at Wootton Community Primary School by Ofsted inspectors, who have commented on the number of staff changes since the Island's education system became two-tier.
New Council Leader to be appointed at first Annual Council meeting
We should find out Wednesday (15 May) who will become the next leader of the Isle of Wight Council.
Asphalt to be imported from mainland as interim solution
The company behind proposals for a controversial asphalt plant in Cowes have revealed their initial contingency plans to service the highways PFI scheme exclusively to Isle of Wight Radio.
'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).
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.
Lottie to see her new space for the first time
Niton youngster Lottie Rann will get the first look at her new space on Saturday, having spent months in a mainland children's rehabilitation unit.
Bardon Vectis Asphalt Plans Approved
The decision was made by a planning officer under delegated powers yesterday (16 May)
Inquest opens into death of man at Alum Bay
The inquest has opened into the death of a man whose body was found at the foot of cliffs at Alum Bay on Wednesday.
Inquest: Shanklin man found by dog walker
The body of a Shanklin man was found by a dog walker, an inquest opening has heard.
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