Isle of Wight News

Urgent appeal for volunteers for Ryde charity shop

Tue, 09 April 2013 3:33PM - An urgent appeal has been launched by the British Heart Foundation for volunteers to help in its Ryde shop. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Views sought on Southern Water's vision

Tue, 09 April 2013 1:52PM - Southern Water has invited Islanders to have a say on its 25-year vision. Read More »

By Matt White

West Wight events continue to bring communities together

Tue, 09 April 2013 12:10PM - An event, organised by police in the West Wight, is helping to bring communities together. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Baby unit donation from thankful couple

Tue, 09 April 2013 12:07PM - Thankful for the hospital care their baby son received after he was born, an Island couple have given something back. Read More »

By Matt White

Investigation following farm fire

UPDATE: 09 Apr 13 16:08

Tue, 09 April 2013 11:22AM - An investigation has been launched after around 200 wooden pallets were set on fire in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). Read More »

By Matt White

"No compulsory redundancies" as Crown Prosecution Service closes Isle of Wight office

Tue, 09 April 2013 11:13AM - The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that there will be no compulsory redundancies as a result of its decision to close its office on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

X Factor dream for Elvis impersonator

Tue, 09 April 2013 10:56AM - Elvis impersonator Dean Allsopp is hoping to wow X Factor producers this lunchtime (Tuesday). Read More »

By Matt White

Spate of thefts from sheds sparks security warning from Isle of Wight police

Mon, 08 April 2013 6:25PM - A spate of thefts from sheds, including a number of bicycles being stolen, has led to a warning from police on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Glee club champions launch urgent search for new singer

Mon, 08 April 2013 6:01PM - A new singer is urgently being sought for the UK's best Glee Club, after one of the two current male leads had to pull out on the cusp of some major appearances and hopes of a future record contract. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Crews tackle chimney fire in Ryde

UPDATE: 09 Apr 13 09:14

Mon, 08 April 2013 6:00PM - Fire crews tackled a chimney fire at a property in Ryde last night (Monday). Read More »

By Emma Philo

Comedienne Jo Brand enjoys Easter break on the Isle of Wight

Mon, 08 April 2013 3:56PM - Well-known comedienne and presenter Jo Brand has been spotted enjoying the Isle of Wight's beaches on an Easter break with her family. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Improvements to Isle of Wight Festival car parking underway

Mon, 08 April 2013 3:47PM - Improvements to car parking sites for the 2013 Isle of Wight Festival have begun, with organisers determined to prevent a repeat of last year's traffic chaos caused by heavy rain. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Asbestos a potential risk to construction workers at proposed asphalt plant site: Report

Mon, 08 April 2013 3:05PM - An investigation of the site of the proposed asphalt plant in Cowes has shown a number of possible pollutants, including the presence of materials containing asbestos which could cause a risk to construction workers. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Japanese Ambasssador to visit the Island

Mon, 08 April 2013 2:25PM - The Japanese Ambassador to the UK is to visit the Isle of Wight Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Thatcher was "the greatest Prime Minister of my life": Andrew Turner MP

UPDATE: 08 Apr 13 14:05

Mon, 08 April 2013 1:58PM - The Island's MP has paid tribute to the "greatest Prime Minister of my life" following news that Baroness Thatcher has died at the age of 87. Read More »

By Emma Philo