Transition to new Cowes Enterprise College building begins in September

Fri, 17 May 2013 1:16PM - 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. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Isle of Wight company secures major supermarket contract

Tue, 14 May 2013 2:44PM - 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. Read More »

By Emma Philo

First section of Island Roads resurfacing in Cowes "not up to standard"

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:49AM - 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. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Regatta announced to celebrate Royal Yacht Squadron bicentenary

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:39AM - An international regatta will be held to mark the bicentenary of a Cowes yacht club in 2015. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Thousands raised at sailing charity's 20th anniversary dinner

Sat, 11 May 2013 9:21AM - 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. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Wind surfer rescued after 'intensive' 45 minute search in choppy Solent

Fri, 10 May 2013 3:32PM - A wind-surfer has been rescued by Cowes RNLI lifeboat crews who carried out an intensive 45-minute search in a choppy Solent. Read More »

By Contributed

Yachtsman rescued in Osborne Bay

Wed, 08 May 2013 8:40AM - A yachtsman with a badly injured hand was rescued in Osborne Bay yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Bomber flypast delights crowds along Cowes seafront

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00AM - A spectacular flypast by an iconic Lancaster bomber delighted crowds gathered on Cowes seafront on Bank Holiday Monday. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Ship's officers released after hostage ordeal off Nigeria

Mon, 29 April 2013 1:30PM - Three officers who were taken hostage from an Isle of Wight company's cargo ship have been released, after 31 days in captivity. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Overnight work in Cowes signals start of major road resurfacing scheme

Sun, 28 April 2013 7:13PM - Three nights of overnight work get underway in Cowes on Monday, marking the start of a major roads resurfacing scheme by Island Roads Read More »

By Emma Philo

Inspirational sailor makes donation to charities

Sun, 28 April 2013 7:00AM - An inspirational teenager with cerebral palsy who sailed around the Isle of Wight last year has presented more than £17,000 to Island charities. Read More »

By Matt White

Reward on offer for lost wedding ring

Tue, 23 April 2013 4:46PM - An £1,000 reward has been put up by an East Cowes man for anyone who finds his lost wedding ring today (Tuesday). Read More »

By Matt White

Northwood House members wanted

Tue, 23 April 2013 4:14PM - The company responsible for Northwood House wants people to become members to help shape its future. Read More »

By Matt White

Praise for fundraising Cowes Guild members

Mon, 22 April 2013 9:20AM - Members of the RNLI's Cowes Guild have been praised for their contribution towards the town's new lifeboat station appeal. Read More »

By Matt White

Red Funnel Cancels Car Ferry Services Over Four Days

Fri, 19 April 2013 11:15AM - Red Osprey is removed from service, says cross-Solent operator. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Isle of Wight talent lines up for chance to appear at Bestival

Thu, 18 April 2013 7:00PM - After sifting through hundreds of entries from eager Isle of Wight talent, Bestival curator Rob da Bank has revealed his choice of finalists who are in with a chance at appearing at the September event. Read More »

By Emma Philo