Assistant Commissioner will 'canvas' Island opinion

Tue, 18 June 2013 1:00PM - 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. Read More »

By Chris Browning

Hospice sunflower total blooms at Festival

Mon, 17 June 2013 2:16PM - The Earl Mountbatten Hospice is celebrating after selling £14,500 worth of sunflowers at the Isle of Wight Festival. Read More »

By Chris Browning

NHS call for un-needed crutches

Mon, 17 June 2013 11:18AM - The Isle of Wight's NHS is calling on Islanders to return any un-needed walking aids. Read More »

By Chris Browning

Ambulance called after elderly woman's fall sent to West Cowes instead of East Cowes

Tue, 11 June 2013 1:53PM - An Isle of Wight resident, who alerted the emergency services to an elderly woman who had fallen and hit her head, is questioning why his 999 call was taken by a mainland ambulance service, who sent the crew to West Cowes instead of East Cowes. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Yarmouth police station could be relocated

Mon, 10 June 2013 2:17PM - Hampshire Police has announced that Yarmouth Police Station could be set to move later this year. Read More »

By Emma Philo

BT engineers work to fix large cable fault affecting Bembridge area

Thu, 06 June 2013 11:33AM - BT said they were dealing with a large cable fault after complaints from around a hundred customers in the Bembridge area. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Island's MP welcomes new rules for onshore wind farms

Thu, 06 June 2013 9:38AM - New rules which will give communities more power to block the building of onshore wind farms are being welcomed by the Isle of Wight's MP. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Hats off to Isle of Wight museum's top award

Wed, 05 June 2013 12:58PM - An Isle of Wight museum has won a top award, beating off stiff competition from the likes of The British Library and National Galleries of Scotland. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Freak incident leaves bus passengers shocked

Wed, 05 June 2013 10:26AM - A bus driver was showered with glass, and passengers left shocked, when a large rock damaged the windscreen of an East Cowes bus. PHOTO: Sarah Taylor Read More »

By Emma Philo

Staffing issues lead to temporary closure of Ryde Police Station front office

Tue, 04 June 2013 2:13PM - Police have revealed a lack of staffing has forced the temporary closure of the front office service at Ryde Police Station. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Eurovia reaffirms intention to build asphalt plant at Medina Wharf

Tue, 04 June 2013 12:13PM - Eurovia has reaffirmed its intention to build a controversial asphalt plant at Medina Wharf in a letter to the Island's MP. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Shanklin band win Isle of Wight Festival slot

Tue, 04 June 2013 9:08AM - A Shanklin band has won the opportunity to appear on the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival in a competition to celebrate local talent. Read More »

By Emma Philo

East Cowes' Secret Woodland Revealed This Weekend

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:30PM - Castle Copse to be officially opened to the public. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Boat museum celebrates 'ultimate' endorsement

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:36AM - An Isle of Wight museum and gallery is celebrating after being awarded the 'ultimate' official endorsement by a national body. Read More »

By Emma Philo

New academy sponsor lined up for Cowes Enterprise College

Thu, 30 May 2013 2:34PM - Plans to turn Cowes Enterprise College into an academy have moved forward, with news the governing body has chosen a sponsor, Ormiston Academies Trust. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Record breaking OAR deal hopes for Isle of Wight rowers

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:19PM - A group of hardy rowers are preparing for what they hope will be a record-breaking OAR deal around the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

AS Level students at Sandown Bay Academy 'studied wrong text'

UPDATE: 29 May 13 11:01

Tue, 28 May 2013 3:24PM - A group of AS Level English students at Sandown Bay Academy are facing possible retakes after studying the wrong book. Read More »

By Emma Philo