Isle of Wight News

Former school sites set to be sold

Fri, 04 January 2013 2:35PM - The sale of the former West Wight Middle School site has been agreed. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Norovirus concern causes hospital ward closure

Fri, 04 January 2013 12:00PM - A hospital ward has been closed after patients with Norovirus symptoms were identified. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Helicopter Search For Man In Gurnard

Fri, 04 January 2013 10:22AM - 44-year-old located by police officers on Thursday night. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Totland Pier Fire Investigation

Fri, 04 January 2013 6:55AM - Scene of crime officers and the fire investigation team will return to the scene of a fire on Totland Pier this morning. Read More »

By Emily Wells

Fire crews attend Totland pier incident

UPDATE: 03 Jan 13 23:28

Thu, 03 January 2013 11:17PM - Smoke was reported as coming from a building used as a cafe at Totland pier on Thursday night, according to the Isle of Wight Fire Service. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Helicopter Search Underway Over Northwood and Cowes

Thu, 03 January 2013 10:42PM - Search underway at 10:30 on Thursday night. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Campaign launched to challenge ferry service cuts

Thu, 03 January 2013 10:04PM - A motion to challenge Wightlink service cuts has been unanimously backed at a public meeting tonight (Thursday). Read More »

By Matt White

Police Taser Man "Armed With Knife" In Lake

Thu, 03 January 2013 8:14PM - Officers called to Sandown Road on Thursday evening. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Closure on Clarence Road, East Cowes

Thu, 03 January 2013 2:23PM - Clarence Road closed for work on an air conditioning system, on Friday. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Bestival gig for coach crash victims

Thu, 03 January 2013 2:21PM - Bestival will remember the victims of a fatal coach crash, who died on their way back from last year's event. Read More »

By Matt White

"Cell Fire" At Isle of Wight Prison

Thu, 03 January 2013 2:15PM - Fire crews called to Parkhurst site in Newport. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

London billboard bid for Island graduate

Thu, 03 January 2013 11:00AM - Desperate to get a job, a Ryde graduate has put up a billboard in London to catch the eye of employers. Read More »

By Matt White

Sea Wall: "Closed For Months"

Thu, 03 January 2013 9:47AM - Isle of Wight Council warns Totland sea wall will be closed for months. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Young cyclist involved in Coppins Bridge crash

Wed, 02 January 2013 5:29PM - A young man has been taken to hospital for a check up after a road traffic incident on Coppins Bridge. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Fire crews pump out Ryde boating lake

Wed, 02 January 2013 3:28PM - Fire crews are pumping water out of Ryde Boating Lake. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Ferry services to be scrutinised at public meeting

Wed, 02 January 2013 11:49AM - Cutting ferry services has a detrimental effect on Island residents, according to the Isle of Wight Trade Union Council (TUC). Read More »

By Matt White

Recycling sacks to be delivered

Wed, 02 January 2013 9:36AM - A new supply of clear recycling sacks will be delivered to Island households from next week. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Sun shines on fancy dress dippers

UPDATE: 02 Jan 13 09:07

Tue, 01 January 2013 6:49PM - The recent downpours made way for some New Year's Day sunshine, as fancy dress swimmers took to the sea off Sandown for a charity dip. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Newport FC Supporters’ Trust reacts to ‘relocation’ plans

Tue, 01 January 2013 5:37PM - Plans for the relocation of Newport Football Club ‘will become clear in time’, but the club’s Supporters’ Trust has said it is quite possible it could remain at St George’s Park - its home for quarter of a century. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Boost for traffic flow campaign

Tue, 01 January 2013 8:00AM - More than 3,100 people have signed a petition calling for traffic flow in Newport town centre to be improved. Read More »

By Matt White