Education worse than we realised - Richard Priest

Mon, 17 June 2013 12:32PM - The councillor responsible for education on the Island has admitted the new administration didn't realise the situation was so bad. Read More »

By Matt White

Appeal to make homes and cars smoke free

Thu, 13 June 2013 1:38PM - Health experts have urged Island residents to make their homes and cars smoke free. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Sports facility users to draw up community usage business plan

Tue, 11 June 2013 11:39AM - Users of Carisbrooke College's sports facilities have been challenged to come up with a business proposal to keep it open for community use. Read More »

By Matt White

Car parks to close for festival traffic

Tue, 11 June 2013 11:24AM - Some Isle of Wight Council car parks will be closed on Thursday and Friday, in case they are needed to hold Isle of Wight Festival traffic. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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

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

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

Party plan for No Man's Land Fort to be discussed

Mon, 03 June 2013 3:37PM - A plan to turn a mid-Solent fort into a party venue are set to be decided by the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Tidal energy turbine technology company relocates to the Isle of Wight

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:54PM - A tidal energy technology company has officially opened its new offices in East Cowes, after relocating here from London. Read More »

By Emma Philo

New councillor in talks over foodbank support plans

Thu, 30 May 2013 4:08PM - A newly-elected Isle of Wight councillor is behind plans to provide a more sustainable way of supporting the Island's foodbank. Read More »

By Matt White

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

Lighting scheme praised for protecting Island's environment

Mon, 27 May 2013 8:13AM - Energy-saving LED lights put up as part of the Island's Highways PFI scheme have won a national award. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Hampshire Police to sell £9.2m building in HQ downsize

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01AM - A £9.2m building bought as a new headquarters for Hampshire and Isle of Wight police is to be sold, along with the force's current HQ site in Winchester. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Bucketful of awards for Isle of Wight beaches

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01AM - The Isle of Wight's beaches have won the highest number of awards in the country from the Keep Britain Tidy Group. Read More »

By Emma Philo

'Landmark victory' for Fire Brigades Union over Surrey transfer of staff

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:02AM - 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. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Police Commissioner set to appoint assistant on the Isle of Wight

Thu, 16 May 2013 2:10PM - The search has begun for an Isle of Wight representative to work with Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes. Read More »

By Emma Philo

We can work together - new council leader

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46AM - New Isle of Wight Council leader confident political groups can work together. Read More »

By Matt White

Isle of Wight Council Leadership and key roles decided

Wed, 15 May 2013 9:16PM - The new-look Isle of Wight Council has been decided, with independent Councillor Ian Stephens becoming the new Leader of the authority.
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By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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