Isle of Wight News

Wightlink Wight Challenge gears up for tenth anniversary

Wed, 13 March 2013 2:23PM - An Isle of Wight challenge is hoping to smash the £200,000 fundraising mark this year. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Lorry crashes on Downs road

UPDATE: 13 Mar 13 17:58

Wed, 13 March 2013 1:08PM - A lorry has come off Mersley Down Road on the outskirts of Newport. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Secondary school Ofsted inspections "routine"

Wed, 13 March 2013 12:10PM - Two further Ofsted inspections of Island secondary schools this week are said by the government body to be "routine". Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Asphalt company wants MP meeting

UPDATE: 13 Mar 13 12:21

Wed, 13 March 2013 10:57AM - A face-to-face meeting with the Island's MP is the best way to discuss his concerns over controversial proposals for an asphalt plant in Cowes, according to the company behind the plans. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Driver charged over 10-year-old girl's death

Wed, 13 March 2013 9:03AM - A man has been charged with causing the death of a 10-year-old girl in Newport last year, by driving without due care and attention whilst over the alcohol limit. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Walking With Dinosaurs 3D : Isle Of Wight Launch

Wed, 13 March 2013 8:00AM - Walking With Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie will partner with the Isle of Wight in a summer of activities celebrating the Island's prehistoric history. Read More »

By Emily Wells

Adverse weather - Road updates

Wed, 13 March 2013 7:12AM - Latest roads information from the Isle of Wight Council Read More »

By Contributed

Cycleway and footpath schemes planned

Tue, 12 March 2013 4:38PM - Better cycleways and footpaths are being promised, as £1.3m is earmarked for improvements across the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Dinosaur Returns Home for Fundraising Fun!

Tue, 12 March 2013 4:28PM - Darren the Dinosaur visited the Island today - but locals had nothing to fear - he was here as part of Sainsbury's drive to raise money for Red Nose Day 2013. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Crisis fund to help Islanders

Tue, 12 March 2013 2:52PM - A crisis fund for Islanders in need could be set up as a pilot from next month. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Loss making Ryde Harbour will be sold

Tue, 12 March 2013 1:46PM - Loss-making Ryde Harbour is to be sold, but its use restricted as a harbour or marina. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Some school bus services cancelled

Tue, 12 March 2013 1:23PM - A number of school bus services are cancelled on Tuesday afternoon because of the conditions, according to the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

School Bus Latest

Tue, 12 March 2013 12:56PM - Full list of school bus routes that will take place this afternoon. Read More »

Isle of Wight Radio appeal helps save vital support group

Tue, 12 March 2013 12:42PM - An appeal through Isle of Wight Radio has helped a support group, threatened with closure, to find the new blood it needed to help it continue supporting Islanders. Read More »

By Emma Philo

4x4 drivers help transport vital staff

Tue, 12 March 2013 9:22AM - A group of 4x4 drivers are among those who have been helping to transport health workers and other key staff as snow and icy conditions continued to affect Isle of Wight roads on Tuesday morning. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Cars remain abandoned on Island roads

UPDATE: 12 Mar 13 10:33

Tue, 12 March 2013 9:01AM - Police have not dealt with any new road traffic collisions since 6am on Tuesday, but a number of cars remain abandoned on some Island roads. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter