Isle of Wight News

Camp Hill closure 'devastating' for the Island

UPDATE: 10 Jan 13 12:42

Thu, 10 January 2013 9:49AM - The Island's Prison Officer Association (POA) representative has described the partial closure of HMP Isle of Wight as devastating for its members. Read More »

By Matt White

Totland cafe fire may have been deliberate: police

Wed, 09 January 2013 5:00PM - A fire that badly damaged a cafe on Totland Pier may have been a deliberate act, according to initial investigations by police. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Uncertain future for Jessops' Newport store

Wed, 09 January 2013 4:00PM - There is an uncertain future for staff at the Jessops store in Newport, after the company went into administration. Read More »

By Emma Philo

New Homes Scheme Prompts Arreton Meeting

Wed, 09 January 2013 2:19PM - Residents in Arreton have met to voice their concerns over plans to build 89 homes adjacent to the village. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Couple raises awareness of cot death after losing son

Wed, 09 January 2013 1:50PM - An Island couple, who lost their son to sudden infant death syndrome last year, are to raise money for a charity that supports families going through the same experience. Read More »

By Emma Philo

MP's 'come clean over finances' plea

Wed, 09 January 2013 1:45PM - The Island's MP has called on the company that owns Wightlink to explain its complicated funding arrangements. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Isle of Wight bucks downward festive drink drive trend

Wed, 09 January 2013 1:11PM - The Isle of Wight has bucked the downward trend for arrests made during Hampshire police's Christmas crackdown. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Trades Union Council seeks ministerial ferry meeting

Wed, 09 January 2013 12:22PM - The Isle of Wight Trades Union Council is hoping to secure a meeting with a minister of transport on the issue of ferry services. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Sky apologises over broadband problems

Wed, 09 January 2013 11:58AM - Sky has apologised to customers on the Isle of Wight who have been experiencing problems with broadband services. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Charity Boost For Air Ambulance

Wed, 09 January 2013 11:49AM - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Named Thruxton Motorsport Centre’s Chosen Charity for 2013 Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Island clubs' promotion push on course

Wed, 09 January 2013 11:22AM - Newport and Cowes maintained their push for promotion with league victories last night (Tuesday). Read More »

By Matt White

Consultation on Hovertravel services

Wed, 09 January 2013 11:06AM - Hovertravel is inviting its customers to choose one of three timetable options, as part of a public consultation on its services. Read More »

By Matt White