'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.
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.
Thousands raised at sailing charity's 20th anniversary dinner
Expectations were exceeded at a fundraising dinner for the Cowes-based Island Youth Water Activities Centre (IYWAC), when over £7,500 was raised at a 20th anniversary celebration.
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.
Northwood House members wanted
The company responsible for Northwood House wants people to become members to help shape its future.
Ship's officers released after hostage ordeal off Nigeria
Three officers who were taken hostage from an Isle of Wight company's cargo ship have been released, after 31 days in captivity.
Dramatic Gorse Fire On St Boniface Down
Fire crews called to Ventnor beauty spot.
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.
'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.
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