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Vases Not Balloons At Queen Victoria's Birthday Bash

Vases Not Balloons At Queen Victoria's Birthday Bash

Fri, 24 May 2013 7:00AM - Staff at Osborne House are celebrating what would have been the birthday of Queen Victoria. Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
Top awards for Isle of Wight tourist attractions

Top awards for Isle of Wight tourist attractions

Thu, 23 May 2013 3:32PM - Two Isle of Wight tourist attractions are celebrating after being given a prestigious award from travel website TripAdvisor. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Island Roads staff donate Walk the Wight funds for Hospice

Island Roads staff donate Walk the Wight funds for Hospice

Thu, 23 May 2013 2:28PM - Hundreds of pounds has been donated to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice thanks to the efforts of a team from Island Roads who Walked the Wight. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Bucketful of awards for Isle of Wight beaches

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
Dredger work continues to improve Bembridge Harbour

Dredger work continues to improve Bembridge Harbour

Tue, 21 May 2013 3:45PM - Work to improve Bembridge Harbour should be completed by the end of the week, according to owners. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Sandwich chain set to open its latest store in Newport

Sandwich chain set to open its latest store in Newport

Thu, 16 May 2013 6:30AM - An international sandwich chain is set to open its latest store on the Isle of Wight on Thursday.
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By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Chinese vase converted into table lamp sells for £50,000 at auction

Chinese vase converted into table lamp sells for £50,000 at auction

Mon, 13 May 2013 1:00PM - An 18th century Chinese vase from the reign of Emperor Qianlong, found languishing in the hallway of an Isle of Wight house having been converted into a table lamp, has sold at auction for nearly £50,000. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Regatta announced to celebrate Royal Yacht Squadron bicentenary

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

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
Cancer patient's emotional appeal over stolen "prized possession"

Cancer patient's emotional appeal over stolen "prized possession"

Wed, 08 May 2013 6:43PM - An Island woman who has endured five years of cancer treatment has pleaded with thieves to return her prized possession - a racing bicycle that was custom built for her to give her a focus other than her illness. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Legendary Cream drummer to join Rhythmtree World Music Festival

Legendary Cream drummer to join Rhythmtree World Music Festival

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:25AM - Isle of Wight Radio can reveal that rock legend Ginger Baker is to appear at July's Rhythmtree World Music Festival. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Bomber flypast delights crowds along Cowes seafront

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
Sailor suffers serious head injuries after being hit by boom

Sailor suffers serious head injuries after being hit by boom

Tue, 07 May 2013 9:34AM - A woman suffered serious head injuries and two crew members were thrown overboard from their yacht in rough seas off Hurst Castle. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Southern Vectis and steam railway help champion car-free holidays

Southern Vectis and steam railway help champion car-free holidays

Mon, 29 April 2013 11:18AM - Two Island transport operators will help spread the message about travelling around the Island car-free. Read More »
By Matt White
Rural career funding scheme extended for Isle of Wight students

Rural career funding scheme extended for Isle of Wight students

Thu, 25 April 2013 7:02AM - A new fund has been launched to help students on the Isle of Wight who want a career in agriculture. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Isle of Wight Festival organiser "utterly certain" car park improvements will work

Isle of Wight Festival organiser "utterly certain" car park improvements will work

Wed, 24 April 2013 1:17PM - Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings has told Isle of Wight Radio he is "utterly certain" improvements to car parking facilities for June's event will avoid a repeat of last year's chaos. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Dinosaur 'photo opportunity' part of heritage trail proposal

Dinosaur 'photo opportunity' part of heritage trail proposal

Mon, 22 April 2013 3:12PM - Visitors to the Isle of Wight could soon be able to take their photos alongside a virtual reality dinosaur, if plans for a new heritage trail get approval. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Truly scrumptious birthday present for little Isle of Wight girl

Truly scrumptious birthday present for little Isle of Wight girl

Fri, 19 April 2013 1:21PM - A three-year-old from the Isle of Wight is to get a truly scrumptious birthday present, in the form of a replica of a famous car. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Isle of Wight ambassadors scheme strikes a chord with Festival organiser

Isle of Wight ambassadors scheme strikes a chord with Festival organiser

Fri, 19 April 2013 11:03AM - The Isle of Wight Festival's Promoter has been revealed as the latest ambassador for Visit Isle of Wight. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Isle of Wight talent lines up for chance to appear at Bestival

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

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