Isle of Wight News

National backing for heritage plans

Thu, 21 March 2013 3:49PM - The National Archives has backed plans to preserve and display the Island's heritage. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

School building and fort shortlisted for architecture awards

Thu, 21 March 2013 3:16PM - A school building and fort have among the projects shortlisted for awards that recognise architectural innovations. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Minister's praise for Isle of Wight Fire Service

Thu, 21 March 2013 1:55PM - A government minister has praised the modernisation of the Isle of Wight Fire Service, whose emergency call centre was merged with Surrey in March 2012. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Quicker test results for Isle of Wight patients thanks to new labs

Thu, 21 March 2013 1:35PM - New laboratories being built at St Mary's Hospital, Newport, will lead to quicker test results for patients according to NHS Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Rhythmtree Festival joins up with Bestival for world music day

Thu, 21 March 2013 1:24PM - The Isle of Wight's popular world music event, the Rhythmtree Festival, is to join with Bestival to present a day of world music at the September event. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Appeal after £20,000 cash stolen at holiday park on the Isle of Wight

UPDATE: 21 Mar 13 15:10

Thu, 21 March 2013 12:27PM - Detectives investigating a burglary where in excess of £20,000 was stolen from a cash point machine at a holiday park on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information. Read More »

By Contributed

New Cowes Enterprise College head confident of raising standards

Thu, 21 March 2013 12:11PM - Every student should try and achieve the highest standard they possibly can, according to the newly appointed Executive Head teacher at CowesEnterpriseCollege which was recently judged by Ofsted as being failing. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Refurbishment Programme Set To Close Medina Swimming Pool

Thu, 21 March 2013 10:37AM - The swimming pool at Medina Leisure Centre closes on Saturday lunchtime for a two-month refurbishment programme. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Police investigate £20,000 holiday park break-in

Thu, 21 March 2013 10:34AM - Police are investigating a break-in at an Isle of Wight holiday park after £20,000 was taken from a cash point. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Isle of Wight asthma study leads to major breakthrough

Thu, 21 March 2013 8:43AM - A study of 120 young people on the Isle of Wight has found that protecting babies from highly allergenic foods and dust mites in their first year of life can prevent the development of asthma during childhood. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Collision Near The Heights In Lake

Thu, 21 March 2013 8:18AM - There were delays in Lake on Thursday morning after a collision on Broadway, close to The Heights. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

King Charles' escape attempt window restored

Wed, 20 March 2013 3:34PM - A window through which King Charles I tried to escape during his imprisonment at Carisbrooke Castle during the Civil War has been restored. Read More »

By Emma Philo

NHS Seeking New Roles For Former Camp Hill Nursing Staff

Wed, 20 March 2013 3:29PM - Ten contracts came to an end last week, with the closure of the HMP Isle of Wight Camp Hill site. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Work To Get Underway "Soon" On East Cowes Marine Business Park

Wed, 20 March 2013 2:53PM - Fencing goes up on river-front land off Saunders Way. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Early end in sight for Newport one way restrictions

Wed, 20 March 2013 1:46PM - The end is in sight for the Newport one-way restrictions which will now be removed two days earlier than first publicised. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Minister to hear marine conservation concerns

UPDATE: 21 Mar 13 15:24

Wed, 20 March 2013 1:26PM - Concerns over the effect on the Isle of Wight of potential Marine Conservation Zones are due to be heard by a government minister. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Town Council's fears for future of Isle of Wight coastline

UPDATE: 20 Mar 13 17:22

Wed, 20 March 2013 1:14PM - Fears over the future of the Isle of Wight's coastline have been raised, after internal Isle of Wight Council papers revealed a planned review of its coastal management team. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter