Isle of Wight News

Young Quay Arts Programme Launched

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:22AM - Teenagers with a passion for the arts are being encouraged to take part in a programme of events at the Quay Arts centre in Newport. Read More »

By Contributed

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

Sister joins charity for missing people after brother's death

Thu, 23 May 2013 6:55AM - Raising awareness of all missing people, whether they are children or adults, is the aim of a new charity, which is being supported by an Island woman with her own personal experience of the loss of a loved one. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Bohemian Woods at the Isle of Wight Festival

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:56AM - Island musical renegades Headfunk will bring a new experience to the Isle of Wight Festival. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Family pay tribute to "bubbly" Daniel

Wed, 22 May 2013 9:32AM - The family of Daniel Dwight have paid tribute to the 29-year-old, who died last week at Alum Bay. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Sandown Bay Academy improvement plan "not fit for purpose": Ofsted

UPDATE: 23 May 13 12:17

Wed, 22 May 2013 3:39PM - An improvement plan to raise standards at Sandown Bay Academy is not fit for purpose, according to Ofsted's first monitoring inspection since the school was placed in special measures. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Island fossils in 3D

Wed, 22 May 2013 2:53PM - Three-dimensional images of Dinosaur Isle's fossil collection will soon be available to a global audience. Read More »

By Matt White

New role for the Island's police chief inspector

Wed, 22 May 2013 2:30PM - A senior police officer on the Island is to take up a new role as detective chief inspector for the Professional Standards Department (PSD) based at Winchester. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

New free school plan approved

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:19AM - Plans to build a new free school on the Isle of Wight have been given approval by the Department for Education. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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

Bank holiday healthcare advice issued

Wed, 22 May 2013 4:39PM - The Island's NHS Trust has advised residents about making healthcare arrangements ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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

Hampshire Police to sell £9.2m building in HQ downsize

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01AM - A £9.2m building bought as a new headquarters for Hampshire and Isle of Wight police is to be sold, along with the force's current HQ site in Winchester. Read More »

By Emma Philo

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

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

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