Isle of Wight News

Diversion "making our lives hell" say residents

UPDATE: 08 Mar 13 15:48

Fri, 08 March 2013 3:16PM - Angry residents are calling for an end to their Newport road being used as a diversion. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Hospice And Sophie Rolf's Plans For Isle of Wight Children's Hospice Care

Fri, 08 March 2013 2:30PM - Sophie and her parents Gemma and Aaron are working with the Earl Mountbatten Hospice and the NHS towards the possibility of expanding local provision. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Snow warning for the Island

Fri, 08 March 2013 12:12PM - A yellow warning for snow has been issued for the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Man arrested after train disruption

Fri, 08 March 2013 10:33AM - A man was arrested for trespassing on a public railway after Islandline services had to be temporarily suspended on Thursday night. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Fog likely to disrupt some Solent travel

Fri, 08 March 2013 10:19AM - Further foggy conditions on Friday are expected to continue affecting some cross-Solent services. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Fog Disrupts Hovertravel Service

Fri, 08 March 2013 7:19AM - Hovertravel is running a revised service this morning due to heavy fog on Solent. Read More »

Sophie raises money for Hospice

Fri, 08 March 2013 7:00AM - Sophie Rolf's Kissypuppy fund is raising money for an interim facility at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, as a temporary solution to support young people with life-limiting conditions on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

'Bogus' charity bags spark warning

Fri, 08 March 2013 6:55AM - An appeal for information has been launched by Trading Standards, after what are believed to be bogus charity collection bags were posted through doors on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Public toilet contract for Island firm

Thu, 07 March 2013 6:02PM - An Island firm has been handed the contract to clean the Isle of Wight Council's public toilets. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Fog causes Solent travel delays and cancellations

Thu, 07 March 2013 2:49PM - Fog in the Solent is causing problems for ferry and hovertravel services in the Solent. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Millions of smuggled cigarettes seized in wind turbine shipment

Thu, 07 March 2013 1:49PM - An investigation has been launched after 30 million smuggled cigarettes were seized at Southampton Container Port in a shipment supposed to be full of wind turbines. Read More »

By Contributed

MP wants "honest" answer over asphalt contingency plans

Thu, 07 March 2013 12:47PM - The Island's MP has raised serious concerns over plans for an asphalt plant in Cowes, in a stinging letter to the Group Managing Director of Eurovia Group which is behind the proposals. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Fears again for mainland children's heart surgery unit

Thu, 07 March 2013 12:32PM - There are fears heart surgery services for children, including those from the Isle of Wight, at a Southampton unit could be in doubt again. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Complaints Investigated at Sainsbury's Newport Garage

Thu, 07 March 2013 10:50AM - The superstore Sainsbury's is investigating three complaints about the possible contamination of fuel at its garage in Newport. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Floating bridge inspection date changed

Thu, 07 March 2013 8:31AM - The date that the Floating Bridge will be taken out of service for its annual inspection, which would have coincided with one-way restrictions in Newport, has been changed "in light of public feedback" Read More »

By Emma Philo

Push For Cardiac Care Equipment in Island Schools

Thu, 07 March 2013 7:00AM - An Isle of Wight mum is raising money to place life-saving cardiac equipment in Island schools. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Mystery over safe dumped in Newport

Wed, 06 March 2013 2:38PM - There is mystery over a safe that has been left at an Island tip. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Managing sex offenders key for remaining jails: POA

Wed, 06 March 2013 2:34PM - Specialising solely in the management of sex offenders could be the saving grace of the Isle of Wight's two remaining jails, according to the Prison Officers Association. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Rowing crew in awe at fundraising total

Wed, 06 March 2013 2:34PM - The 'incredible' £17,000 raised at a charity gala dinner on Saturday has been hailed by organisers. Read More »

By Matt White

Isle of Wight Dreams Store Bought Out Of Administration

Wed, 06 March 2013 12:24PM - The Isle of Wight branch of the beds retailer Dreams has been bought out of administration, just hours after the administrator was appointed. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan