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Hospital helipad in full flight

Hospital helipad in full flight

Thu, 23 May 2013 9:30AM - The new helipad at St Mary's Hospital is now operational. Read More »
By Matt White
College staff changes inevitable - assistant principal

College staff changes inevitable - assistant principal

Tue, 21 May 2013 6:11PM - Staff changes at the Isle of Wight College are inevitable following a cut in funding, according to its assistant principal. Read More »
By Matt White
'Landmark victory' for Fire Brigades Union over Surrey transfer of staff

'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
Lottie to see her new space for the first time

Lottie to see her new space for the first time

Sat, 18 May 2013 8:07AM - Niton youngster Lottie Rann will get the first look at her new space on Saturday, having spent months in a mainland children's rehabilitation unit. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Blast Off Hopes For Newport Bar Manager In Lynx Space Competition

Blast Off Hopes For Newport Bar Manager In Lynx Space Competition

Thu, 16 May 2013 2:21PM - A Newport bar manager is preparing for the next stage of a competition that could see him win a trip to space. Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
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
Union fights to keep Island's last tax office open

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
Less than a week left to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

Less than a week left to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

Fri, 10 May 2013 9:20AM - There is less than one week left to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Medina Leisure Centre. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Police appeal after bike stolen

Police appeal after bike stolen

Thu, 09 May 2013 1:44PM - Police are appealing for information after a mountain bike was stolen from a garage in Newport overnight on Tuesday. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Electrics Made Safe at Carisbrooke Hair Salon

Electrics Made Safe at Carisbrooke Hair Salon

Wed, 08 May 2013 2:13PM - Fire crews called to High Street after water came through the ceiling. Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
Health care in police custody needs improvements: HM Inspectors

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
"Revolutionary" new therapy for Isle of Wight back pain sufferers

"Revolutionary" new therapy for Isle of Wight back pain sufferers

Fri, 03 May 2013 7:02AM - People suffering from back pain on the Isle of Wight could benefit from a "revolutionary" new approach to their care. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Key staff appointed at Quay Arts

Key staff appointed at Quay Arts

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:08AM - Two key staff members have been appointed by Quay Arts in Newport. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Asphalt to be imported from mainland as interim solution

Asphalt to be imported from mainland as interim solution

Fri, 26 April 2013 5:16PM - The company behind proposals for a controversial asphalt plant in Cowes have revealed their initial contingency plans to service the highways PFI scheme exclusively to Isle of Wight Radio. Read More »
By Emma Philo
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
Third Isle of Wight secondary school placed in special measures

Third Isle of Wight secondary school placed in special measures

Wed, 24 April 2013 7:00PM - A third Isle of Wight secondary school has been placed in special measures, after Ofsted inspectors judged all areas to be "inadequate". Read More »
By Emma Philo
CCTV images released following handbag theft

CCTV images released following handbag theft

Wed, 24 April 2013 4:36PM - Police have released CCTV images of two women they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a handbag in Newport. Read More »
By Contributed
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
Police protect Island Roads staff as they carry out traffic survey

Police protect Island Roads staff as they carry out traffic survey

Wed, 24 April 2013 7:00AM - Police are being paid to maintain safety whilst Island Roads staff carry out a traffic survey on major roads leading into Newport on Wednesday morning. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Car collides with lamp post in Newport

Car collides with lamp post in Newport

Fri, 19 April 2013 4:26PM - An elderly motorist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a lamp post in Newport this afternoon (Friday). Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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