Isle of Wight News

Hampshire police welcome new domestic violence definition

Wed, 27 March 2013 11:08AM - Hampshire police is to adopt national changes to how domestic violence is defined. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Crime fighting intiatives funded by £1.3m

Wed, 27 March 2013 8:48AM - Initiatives to reduce youth offending and tackle domestic violence across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have been awarded £1.3m to help them continue for a further year. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Shanklin beach no longer recommended in national guide

Wed, 27 March 2013 12:01AM - An Isle of Wight beach is no longer being recommended in a national guide for the quality of its bathing waters. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Young sporting stars to represent the Isle of Wight at world games

Tue, 26 March 2013 3:36PM - A team of young sporting stars will represent the Isle of Wight in four disciplines at the World Island Youth Games in Corsica. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Fire wedding couple still waiting for compensation

Tue, 26 March 2013 1:46PM - A couple whose wedding day was disrupted by a major fire at their reception at Ryde Castle Hotel a year ago say they are still waiting for compensation. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Residents switch on to energy scheme

Tue, 26 March 2013 10:08AM - More than 11,000 Island residents - eight times the number targeted - have signed up to a scheme to slash energy bills.
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By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Isle of Wight among top ten best UK Islands

Tue, 26 March 2013 9:23AM - The Isle of Wight has been voted among the top ten best UK Islands by users of a travel website. Read More »

By Matt White

GKN Aerospace prosecuted for safety regulation breaches

Mon, 25 March 2013 4:24PM - GKN Aerospace on the Isle of Wight has been prosecuted for failing to heed safety regulations for at least six years, leaving a group of employees with permanent nerve damage. Read More »

By Contributed

Cannon to be lifted into place at Fort

Mon, 25 March 2013 3:53PM - A new attraction at Fort Victoria is completed on Tuesday, as a 3.5 tonne cannon is lifted into place. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Hospital's Royal Navy doctor tours Afghanistan

Mon, 25 March 2013 3:20PM - An Isle of Wight-based Royal Navy general surgeon, who operates at St Mary's Hospital, is taking a tour of Afghanistan to deliver life-saving treatment to military personnel. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Arrests over suspected theft of bank card

Mon, 25 March 2013 3:06PM - Police called to Hovertravel's Ryde terminal on Sunday arrested two people on suspicion of theft. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Ride leaders wanted for cycling festival

Mon, 25 March 2013 2:19PM - Volunteer ride leaders are wanted for this year's Isle of Wight Cycling Festival. Read More »

By Matt White

Friends of Frank James birthday celebration a success

Mon, 25 March 2013 2:13PM - A celebration to mark the first anniversary of the Friends of Frank James has been deemed a huge success. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Dog mess DNA database only an idea, says IW Council Leader

Mon, 25 March 2013 12:03PM - A DNA database to catch dog owners who allow their animals to foul the Island's pavements is only an idea, according to the Isle of Wight's Council Leader. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Town Council accused of "hysterical scaremongering" by Isle of Wight Council Leader

Mon, 25 March 2013 11:38AM - Ventnor Town Council has been accused of "hysterical scaremongering" after it raised concerns about the future of coastal protection. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Election vote reminder for residents

Mon, 25 March 2013 11:28AM - Residents are being reminded about local election voting deadlines. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Road closure leads to Ventnor bus diversion

Mon, 25 March 2013 11:11AM - A shuttle bus will be in operation in the Ventnor area following an emergency road closure today (Monday). Read More »

By Matt White

Castle commemoration event for landmark anniversary

Mon, 25 March 2013 10:18AM - Schoolchildren will take part in a special event commemorating the 1000th anniversary of a fleeing King of England's visit to the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Isle of Wight's NHS service "could be under threat"

Mon, 25 March 2013 9:49AM - The Isle of Wight's NHS could be under threat, with a real chance some services could be broken up and managed from the mainland according to the Trust. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Ground-Breaking Ceremony For Sandown Primary School

Mon, 25 March 2013 7:10AM - The postponed ground-breaking ceremony celebrating work to build a new primary school in Sandown takes place today (Monday). Read More »

By Lucy Morgan