Union fights to keep Island's last tax office open

Mon, 13 May 2013 9:00AM - A campaign has been launched in a bid to keep the Isle of Wight's last tax office open, after it was threatened with being replaced by a dedicated phone service by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Read More »

By Emma Philo

Education Minister meeting "a breakthrough": Isle of Wight MP

Fri, 10 May 2013 8:59AM - A meeting with Education Minister, Lord Nash, has been hailed as a breakthrough by the Island's MP Andrew Turner. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Independent councillors plan local authority reform

Wed, 08 May 2013 1:13PM - Independent councillors plan to make the Isle of Wight Council more transparent, accountable and democratic. Read More »

By Matt White

Isle of Wight Conservatives Select New Leader

Wed, 08 May 2013 8:07AM - The newly formed Conservative Group on the Isle of Wight Council yesterday evening (7th May) selected their new Group Leader following last week's council elections - he is Councillor Dave Stewart - the councillor for Chale Niton and Whitwell. Read More »

By Contributed

New Council Leader to be appointed at first Annual Council meeting

Tue, 07 May 2013 3:51PM - We should find out Wednesday (15 May) who will become the next leader of the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

MP critical of Steve Beynon over schools' reorganisation

Tue, 07 May 2013 2:56PM - The Island's MP believes former Isle of Wight Council chief executive Steve Beynon has 'a great deal to answer for' over the schools' reorganisation. Read More »

By Matt White

Pugh: Time to take a break from public life

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:28PM - David Pugh has resigned as a town councillor for Shanklin, stating he wants a break from public life. Read More »

By Matt White

Health care in police custody needs improvements: HM Inspectors

UPDATE: 07 May 13 15:37

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:07AM - The medical room at Newport's custody suite is not fit for purpose, according to the Chief Inspector of Prisons and HM Inspector of Constabulary. Read More »

By Emma Philo

More seats for independent councillors

Fri, 03 May 2013 3:58PM - Independent councillors were the big winners in today's (Friday's) local elections, taking 20 seats. Read More »

By Matt White

Polls open for Isle of Wight Council elections

Thu, 02 May 2013 7:00AM - Polling stations have opened across the Isle of Wight in a vote that will decide who runs the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Tax credit claimants told to renew early by HMRC

Tue, 30 April 2013 10:48AM - The Isle of Wight's 10,800 tax credit claimants are being warned their payments could stop if they fail to renew their claims before 31 July. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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

Cowes the first town to get new LED street lighting

Thu, 11 April 2013 5:22PM - Residents in Cowes are getting used to new street lights, which are being replaced as part of the Highways PFI scheme. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Michelin-starred chef Robert Thompson "will certainly miss" the Isle of Wight

Thu, 11 April 2013 3:49PM - Michelin-starred chef Robert Thompson has revealed to Isle of Wight Radio that he may move abroad. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Asphalt plant developers give reassurances over asbestos concerns

Wed, 10 April 2013 2:20PM - The company behind plans for an asphalt plant in Cowes have moved to reassure residents after the discovery of asbestos at the site. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Thatcher was "the greatest Prime Minister of my life": Andrew Turner MP

UPDATE: 08 Apr 13 14:05

Mon, 08 April 2013 1:58PM - The Island's MP has paid tribute to the "greatest Prime Minister of my life" following news that Baroness Thatcher has died at the age of 87. Read More »

By Emma Philo