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Eurovia working with Bardon Vectis parent company on materials for Highways PFI

Eurovia working with Bardon Vectis parent company on materials for Highways PFI

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:33AM - Island Roads, the company in charge of the Isle of Wight Highways PFI programme, has revealed that it is already working with Bardon Vectis' parent company on fulfilling the contract. 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
'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
Measles vaccine letters sent to Isle of Wight parents

Measles vaccine letters sent to Isle of Wight parents

Mon, 20 May 2013 5:07PM - Parents on the Isle of Wight are being sent letters to remind them about the importance of the measles vaccine. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Sea water plant planned for Sandown

Sea water plant planned for Sandown

Mon, 20 May 2013 3:40PM - Southern Water plans to build a plant in Sandown to turn sea water into drinking water. Read More »
By Matt White
Organisers hail amazing Race for Life runners

Organisers hail amazing Race for Life runners

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:31AM - Organisers of this year's 'amazing' Race for Life have said a heart-felt thank you to everyone involved. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
More than 2,000 homes hit by power cut

More than 2,000 homes hit by power cut

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:15AM - Around 2,200 homes in Binstead and Wootton have been affected by a power cut this morning (Monday). Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Transition to new Cowes Enterprise College building begins in September

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
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
Bardon Vectis Asphalt Plans Approved

Bardon Vectis Asphalt Plans Approved

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45AM - The decision was made by a planning officer under delegated powers yesterday (16 May) Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
Inquest opens into death of man at Alum Bay

Inquest opens into death of man at Alum Bay

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05AM - The inquest has opened into the death of a man whose body was found at the foot of cliffs at Alum Bay on Wednesday. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Inquest: Shanklin man found by dog walker

Inquest: Shanklin man found by dog walker

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:11AM - The body of a Shanklin man was found by a dog walker, an inquest opening has heard. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Crime doesn't pay as Hampshire Police seize £3.3m

Crime doesn't pay as Hampshire Police seize £3.3m

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:51AM - Police have almost doubled the amount of money claimed back from criminals using the Proceeds of Crime Act in the past year, compared to the previous year. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Fire crews called to Albany prison

Fire crews called to Albany prison

Thu, 16 May 2013 3:19PM - Fire crews have been called to Albany prison, after getting reports of smoke coming from the roof. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
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
Police Commissioner set to appoint assistant on the Isle of Wight

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
Channel Rowers Set To Raise Charity Cash

Channel Rowers Set To Raise Charity Cash

Thu, 16 May 2013 1:43PM - The all-women Wight Crew are preparing to leaver Dover in June. Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
Formal Identification Expected After Body Found At Alum Bay

Formal Identification Expected After Body Found At Alum Bay

Thu, 16 May 2013 1:25PM - A police spokeswoman has told Isle of Wight Radio that the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
We can work together - new council leader

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
Costa Coffee To Open In Ryde

Costa Coffee To Open In Ryde

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:26AM - New branch expected to open in July. Read More »
By Lucy Morgan

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