Isle of Wight News

Wightlink brings in new measures for disabled passengers

Fri, 21 December 2012 11:00AM - New measures to support disabled passengers have been brought in by Wightlink, with four reduced mobility places being made available which must be booked at least 48 hours before sailing. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Praise for children's centre

Fri, 21 December 2012 9:23AM - An Island children's centre has been praised by Ofsted. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Guildhall could house Isle of Wight records office

Fri, 21 December 2012 6:00AM - In a bid to prevent the loss of the Isle of Wight's archive to the mainland, the ruling Conservative group on the IW Council is proposing turning Newport Guildhall into a centre for county records. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Isle of Wight road deluged by flooding

Thu, 20 December 2012 9:47PM - An Isle of Wight road is closed after being deluged by Thursday's flooding. Read More »

Newchurch homes hit by flood

Thu, 20 December 2012 4:44PM - Flood water has hit homes in Newchurch today (Thursday). Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Flat fire in Ventnor

UPDATE: 21 Dec 12 10:07

Thu, 20 December 2012 4:34PM - Large sections of a block of flats in Ventnor have been severely damaged by fire. Read More »

By Matt White

Crash in Ryde

UPDATE: 20 Dec 12 15:26

Thu, 20 December 2012 3:07PM - Three vehicles have collided in Ryde this afternoon (Thursday). Read More »

By Matt White

More rain forecast until Christmas Eve

Thu, 20 December 2012 2:27PM - The Met Office has warned of more wet weather to come for the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Staff uncover HMP Isle of Wight escape bid

Thu, 20 December 2012 11:14AM - Staff at HMP Isle of Wight have foiled an attempted escape by two prisoners. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Flooding causes guest house closure

Thu, 20 December 2012 11:10AM - Damage caused by flooding this morning (Thursday) has cost a Ryde guest house any business this Christmas. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Emeli Sande for the Isle of Wight Festival

Thu, 20 December 2012 9:16AM - Pop superstar Emeli Sande is one of the latest acts to be revealed for the Isle of Wight Festival 2013. Read More »

By Emily Wells

Electricity network strengthened for winter months

Thu, 20 December 2012 8:16AM - Around £1.6m is being invested to strengthen the Isle of Wight's electricity network ready for the winter. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Shanklin to lose its prestigious Blue Flag

Thu, 20 December 2012 7:30AM - Shanklin is to lose its prestigious Blue Flag next year, according to Keep Britain Tidy which runs the scheme. Read More »

By Emma Philo