Isle of Wight News

Ambulance called after elderly woman's fall sent to West Cowes instead of East Cowes

Tue, 11 June 2013 1:53PM - An Isle of Wight resident, who alerted the emergency services to an elderly woman who had fallen and hit her head, is questioning why his 999 call was taken by a mainland ambulance service, who sent the crew to West Cowes instead of East Cowes. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Police plan for safe festival

Tue, 11 June 2013 4:07PM - Plans to tackle crime, ease traffic disruption and cope with adverse weather at this year's Isle of Wight Festival are in place, according to police. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Car parks to close for festival traffic

Tue, 11 June 2013 11:24AM - Some Isle of Wight Council car parks will be closed on Thursday and Friday, in case they are needed to hold Isle of Wight Festival traffic. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Sports facility users to draw up community usage business plan

Tue, 11 June 2013 11:39AM - Users of Carisbrooke College's sports facilities have been challenged to come up with a business proposal to keep it open for community use. Read More »

By Matt White

Island company offering sports bursaries

Tue, 11 June 2013 8:58AM - Sporting stars of tomorrow have been invited to apply for a donation towards kit, equipment or training costs Read More »

By Matt White

Yarmouth police station could be relocated

Mon, 10 June 2013 2:17PM - Hampshire Police has announced that Yarmouth Police Station could be set to move later this year. Read More »

By Emma Philo

East Cowes Play Park Equipment Destroyed In Blaze

Sun, 09 June 2013 2:15PM - Fire crews called to Esplanade play park in the early hours. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Costly damage for Chale store after break-in

Mon, 10 June 2013 9:21AM - Several thousand pounds worth of damage was caused during a break-in at Chale Green Stores last night (Sunday). Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Fire On Motor Cruiser

Sun, 09 June 2013 8:01AM - Boat fire tackled in Yarmouth Harbour Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Kayaker Plucked From Solent

Sun, 09 June 2013 9:28AM - Rescue after kayak sinks off Cowes. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

"Burst Main" At Ashey

Sat, 08 June 2013 9:30AM - Drivers urged to take care. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Vandals destroy bird hide in Yarmouth

Fri, 07 June 2013 4:53PM - Vandals have destroyed a bird hide in Yarmouth, causing around £300 worth of damage. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Iconic yacht helps boost fundraising for Island school

Fri, 07 June 2013 4:47PM - Fundraising for new 6th form facilities at an Isle of Wight school is being given a boost thanks to an iconic yacht. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Cruise Passenger Transferred By Bembridge RNLI

Fri, 07 June 2013 2:52PM - A pensioner's been transferred from a cruise ship to the mainland by Bembridge's RNLI crew. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Isle of Wight's education system under fresh scrutiny from Ofsted

Fri, 07 June 2013 12:51PM - Ofsted has announced that the Isle of Wight is to become the first of two local authorities to undergo a new style of school improvement inspection. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Weather Warning For Rain And Thunderstorms

Fri, 07 June 2013 11:32AM - Met Office issues warning for the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Roads flooded and house hit by lightning in storm

Roads flooded and house hit by lightning in storm

UPDATE: 07 Jun 13 10:19

Fri, 07 June 2013 9:43AM - A house in Newport has been hit by lightning in a storm that's caused localised flooding and fallen branches this morning (Friday). Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter