Isle of Wight News

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

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

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

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

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

By Lucy Morgan

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

Isle of Wight Council Leadership and key roles decided

Wed, 15 May 2013 9:16PM - The new-look Isle of Wight Council has been decided, with independent Councillor Ian Stephens becoming the new Leader of the authority.
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By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Fatboy Slim for Friday night at Bestival

Wed, 15 May 2013 7:00PM - Fatboy Slim will headline Friday night at this year's Bestival. Read More »

By Matt White

Police name man found dead near Shanklin beach

Wed, 15 May 2013 4:46PM - Police have named the man found dead on Shanklin seafront on Tuesday morning. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Wightlink welcomes High Court Decision Supporting Its Ferry Operations At Lymington

Wed, 15 May 2013 1:30PM - "Good news for staff and for the Isle of Wight", says Chief Executive. Read More »

By Contributed

Vectis Wind Farm appeal withdrawn

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:32AM - After careful consideration, wind developers Infinergy have decided to withdraw the appeal for the five-turbine Vectis Wind Farm on the Isle of Wight, south of Wellow and Thorley. Read More »

By Matt White