Kayak Search Costs Coastguard £1000's
A Kayak, abandoned after a beach hut burglary, prompted an extensive search costing the Coastguard thousands of pounds.
MAIB Report Published Into Yachtsman's Death
Calls for use of dummies during man overboard training and the need to nominate a replacement for an incapacitated skipper.
Pre-School Ball Raises Thousands For Move
A masquerade ball and auction has raised well over £5000 towards Gurnard Pre-School's relocation fund.
Tiddlers go for a toddle
On 19th May 2012 Ryde Inshore Rescue will be holding the first of two Giant Toddle’s for 2012.
Three Rescued From Capsized Catamaran
Three people have been rescued from an upturned catamaran off Sandown.
Aviation Day Remembers Local Pilot
Local Artist Ivan Berryman will be launching a new limited edition print commemorating the aircraft and crews of the Berlin Airlift in 1948.
Mother and Daughters In Yacht Rescue
Cowes RNLI has come to the rescue of a mother and her two young daughters after an ocean yacht went firmly aground near the mouth of Southampton Water.
Free Art To Be Found
Island art hunters can get their hands on some free art today if they get to it first.
TWO RESCUED AFTER FISHING VESSEL SINKS
At 2.43 pm, Solent Coastguard received a mayday call from the skipper of a Portsmouth registered fishing vessel reporting that they were taking water and sinking.
Lifeboat Lotto Celebrates 1st Birthday
Twelve months since the first draw was made live on Isle of Wight Radio the Lifeboat Lotto is celebrating it's first birthday.
Assistant Commissioner will 'canvas' Island opinion
The new Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the Isle of Wight says she'll work hard to find out what Islanders want from their police force.
Two car collision in Binstead
One person has been taken to hospital after a two car collision in Binstead.
Housing provider to tackle Island unemployment
Isle of Wight housing provider Spectrum is extending a scheme which aims to get people back into work.
Future flood risks to be discussed in Yarmouth
A drop-in session highlighting future flood risks to Yarmouth will be held tomorrow (Wednesday).
New Hambrough chef promises creativity
The new head chef of the Hambrough says he wants to bring his own style and flair to the Ventnor hotel.
National final for Island golfer
An Island golfer is targeting success in the national final of a Prince's Trust tournament.
Helicopter search for stolen car suspect
The police helicopter assisted in the search for a person seen running from a suspected stolen car last night (Monday).
Bon Jovi provide festival finale
It was the song everyone was waiting for - Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer - which brought the curtain down on this year's Isle of Wight Festival.
Education worse than we realised - Richard Priest
The councillor responsible for education on the Island has admitted the new administration didn't realise the situation was so bad.
First World War projectiles found at Osborne House
Two First World War artillery shells were removed by bomb disposal experts from Osborne House today (Monday).
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