Isle of Wight News

Crime down at 'safe and successful' festival

Wed, 19 June 2013 2:29PM - Early crime figures reveal fewer arrests at the Isle of Wight Festival compared to last year. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Tourists invited to 'walk with dinosaurs'

Tourists invited to 'walk with dinosaurs'

UPDATE: 19 Jun 13 17:27

Wed, 19 June 2013 3:52PM - A new dinosaur experience has been launched today, in a move to attract visitors from all over Britain to the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Chris Browning

IW Festival's John Giddings Signs Up To NHS Trust

Wed, 19 June 2013 2:42AM - Promoter John Giddings signs up as a member of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust during his Isle of Wight Festival. Read More »

By Contributed

Rain Warning For Isle of Wight

Wed, 19 June 2013 12:17PM - The Met Office is warning of heavy rain over parts of the Isle of Wight tomorrow. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

MP's Call To Islanders To Get Involved In Euro Debate

Wed, 19 June 2013 2:18PM - The Conservative Party and Island MP Andrew Turner are asking Islanders to ‘co-sponsor’ a draft law to bring in a national referendum on the EU. Read More »

By Contributed

Co-op shoppers support West Wight charities

Wed, 19 June 2013 12:15PM - Two West Wight charities have received a share of £30,000, thanks to Co-op shoppers. Read More »

By Matt White

Media launch for dinosaur app

Wed, 19 June 2013 11:47AM - Members of the national media are on the Island today (Wednesday) to celebrate a new dinosaur visitor experience. Read More »

By Matt White

New booking system for Wightlink

Wed, 19 June 2013 1:11PM - A new reservation and ticketing system is to introduced by Wightlink. Read More »

By Matt White

Man arrested for drugs offence

Wed, 19 June 2013 11:15AM - A 22-year-old Ryde man was arrested near the Hare and Hounds pub on Monday night, in relation to a suspected drugs offence. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Revised Red Funnel timetable due to gangway repairs

Wed, 19 June 2013 10:43AM - Revised Red Funnel car ferry between Friday and Sunday
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By Matt White

Assistant Commissioner will 'canvas' Island opinion

Tue, 18 June 2013 1:00PM - The new Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the Isle of Wight says she'll work hard to find out what Islanders want from their police force. Read More »

By Chris Browning

Two car collision in Binstead

Tue, 18 June 2013 6:48PM - One person has been taken to hospital after a two car collision in Binstead. Read More »

By Chris Browning

New Hambrough chef promises creativity

Tue, 18 June 2013 4:41PM - The new head chef of the Hambrough says he wants to bring his own style and flair to the Ventnor hotel. Read More »

By Chris Browning

Housing provider to tackle Island unemployment

Tue, 18 June 2013 3:35PM - Isle of Wight housing provider Spectrum is extending a scheme which aims to get people back into work. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Future flood risks to be discussed in Yarmouth

Tue, 18 June 2013 1:18PM - A drop-in session highlighting future flood risks to Yarmouth will be held tomorrow (Wednesday). Read More »

By Matt White

National final for Island golfer

Tue, 18 June 2013 3:15PM - An Island golfer is targeting success in the national final of a Prince's Trust tournament. Read More »

By Chris Browning

Helicopter search for stolen car suspect

Tue, 18 June 2013 9:55AM - The police helicopter assisted in the search for a person seen running from a suspected stolen car last night (Monday). Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Bon Jovi provide festival finale

Mon, 17 June 2013 9:40AM - It was the song everyone was waiting for - Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer - which brought the curtain down on this year's Isle of Wight Festival. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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