Isle of Wight News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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