Isle of Wight News

Air ambulance called to fitting Bembridge teenager

Wed, 06 March 2013 11:53AM - The Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance was called to Bembridge on Wednesday over concerns about a teenager who was having a fit. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Camphill prison imates to empty "this week" - POA

Wed, 06 March 2013 11:19AM - The Prison Officers Assocation has said that Camphill site at HMP Isle of Wight will be empty of prisoners "this week", despite the organisation's pleas to keep the jail open. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

MP "pleased" after minister ferry meeting

Wed, 06 March 2013 9:51AM - Andrew Turner the Island's MP declared he was pleased with the outcome of a meeting yesterday with the Minister for Transport Stephen Hammond MP, after a cross-party delegation travelled to London to discuss ferry issues with him. Read More »

By Contributed

Navy takes delivery of Isle of Wight developed radar

Tue, 05 March 2013 4:13PM - The Royal Navy has taken delivery of a new radar system, built and tested on the Isle of Wight, that can track up to 800 separate targets at the same time. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Ferry users buoyed by meeting with transport minister

Tue, 05 March 2013 4:05PM - Ferry users were among those floating their concerns, as a cross-party delegation met a top Government minister in London on Tuesday. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Conditions imposed on restaurant's licence

Tue, 05 March 2013 3:54PM - Conditions have been imposed on a Ryde restaurant's licence following a hearing today (Tuesday). Read More »

By Matt White

Cowes hotel prices rise 11% on average

Tue, 05 March 2013 2:34PM - The average hotel price in Cowes has risen by 11%, according to the latest research. Read More »

By Emma Philo

East Cowes firm wins repeat defence order

Tue, 05 March 2013 12:12PM - A multi-million pound defence contract has been won by an Isle of Wight company. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Policing plan endorsed

Tue, 05 March 2013 11:11AM - A draft policing plan for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been endorsed by the Hampshire Police and Crime Panel (PCP). Read More »

By Matt White

Incident test for emergency services

Tue, 05 March 2013 9:21AM - A mock major incident involving the Island's police, fire and ambulance services will be held in Cowes tonight (Tuesday). Read More »

By Matt White

Image shows extent of Totland landslide

Mon, 04 March 2013 4:09PM - An image captured by the Solent Coastguard has shown the extent of a landslide that has closed a coastal path in Totland. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Spate of thefts from cars spark police appeal

Mon, 04 March 2013 2:13PM - A spate of thefts from cars on the Isle of Wight has sparked a warning from police. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

I'd like reward offer extended - Valerie Nettles

Mon, 04 March 2013 12:51PM - Valerie Nettles hopes the offer of a reward for information leading to the discovery of her missing son, Damien, will be extended. Read More »

By Matt White

Cliff path work progressing

Mon, 04 March 2013 11:22AM - Part of the footpath at Shanklin where cliff recently fell away should be fully re-opened by Easter. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Former hospital supporters celebrate anniversary

Mon, 04 March 2013 11:14AM - A group of community-minded Islanders who have helped to clean up the grounds of a former hospital in East Cowes are celebrating a milestone. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Vodafone signal problems "now fixed"

Mon, 04 March 2013 11:09AM - Problems affecting signal problems for Vodafone customers on the Isle of Wight have now been fixed - according to the company. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Floating bridge to go out of service

Mon, 04 March 2013 10:09AM - The Floating Bridge will be out of service for approx five days from 18 March for its annual inspection, according to the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Free parking plea to East Cowes visitors

Mon, 04 March 2013 9:31AM - Visitors to East Cowes have been urged to take advantage of the town's 'empty' free car park. Read More »

By Matt White

Sandown Bay Academy in special measures

UPDATE: 04 Mar 13 09:29

Sat, 02 March 2013 2:00PM - Sandown Bay Academy has been placed in special measures by government inspectors * UPDATED * Read More »

By Emma Philo

Woman hit by bus in Newport

Sat, 02 March 2013 1:34PM - A woman has suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries, after being hit by a bus in Newport, according to police. Read More »

By Emma Philo