Isle of Wight News

Wightlink cuts to be raised by MP

Wed, 27 February 2013 4:20PM - A cross-party delegation will be travelling to London on Tuesday next week to speak to the Minister who is responsible for maritime affairs, Stephen Hammond MP. Read More »

By Contributed

Plea for volunteer secretary

Wed, 27 February 2013 12:15PM - A volunteer secretary is needed to save the Island's Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association from closure. Read More »

By Matt White

Cycleway work progressing

Wed, 27 February 2013 12:11PM - Work to upgrade one of the Island's busiest cycleways is progressing well, according to the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »

By Matt White

One-Way System For Two Major Newport Roads

Wed, 27 February 2013 11:55AM - The work is due to last until the evening of 27 March and the temporary diversions will come into force at 7pm Thursday night. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

New plans for social housing

Wed, 27 February 2013 10:54AM - Social housing on the Isle of Wight is set for a major overhaul. Read More »

By Matt White

Sam's song for Sophie

Wed, 27 February 2013 10:04AM - Sophie Rolf's story has inspired an Island musician to write a song about her. Read More »

By Matt White

Review of restaurant's licence to sell late night alcohol

Wed, 27 February 2013 7:10AM - An Isle of Wight restaurant will face allegations that it breached its licence by selling alcohol without meals in the early hours of the morning at a meeting of the Isle of Wight Council next week. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Isle of Wight wins best brochure contest

UPDATE: 26 Feb 13 15:52

Tue, 26 February 2013 3:07PM - The Isle of Wight has won a competition to find Britain's best holiday brochure. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Police ask what we think of body worn cameras

Tue, 26 February 2013 2:05PM - Police on the Isle of Wight are asking what we think about officers routinely wearing video cameras as part of their uniform. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Fight in Cowes leads to police appeal

Tue, 26 February 2013 1:37PM - A man suffered a broken ankle after a fight with a group of people in Cowes. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Vodafone problem on the Island

Tue, 26 February 2013 10:17AM - A fault with a local mast is affecting Vodafone customers this morning (Tuesday). Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Asphalt plant company "very disappointed" at deferred decision

Tue, 26 February 2013 9:56AM - The company behind proposals for an asphalt plant in Cowes have told Isle of Wight Radio that they are "very disappointed" that the Isle of Wight Council has deferred a decision on awarding the scheme an environmental permit. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Driver escapes injury in Downs crash

Tue, 26 February 2013 9:26AM - A female driver escaped injury after her car collided on the Downs on Tuesday morning. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Children's services improvement plans announced

Mon, 25 February 2013 5:01PM - The director of Hampshire County Council's children's services will take up a joint role on the Isle of Wight, under proposals to improve child protection and education services. Read More »

By Matt White

Decision on asphalt permit deferred

Mon, 25 February 2013 2:07PM - No decision will be made today (Monday) on whether an environmental permit for a Cowes asphalt plant should be granted. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Police defend actions during Ryde disturbance

Mon, 25 February 2013 1:12PM - Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a large public disorder on the Isle of Wight at the weekend. Read More »

By Contributed

Good grade for learning provider

Mon, 25 February 2013 11:53AM - An independent Isle of Wight learning provider has been judged to be "good" by Ofsted inspectors. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Busy fundraising week to help bring Lottie home

UPDATE: 25 Feb 13 13:49

Mon, 25 February 2013 10:10AM - A busy week of fundraising events is planned in aid of Lottie Rann, the 11-year-old from Niton who was struck down by Meningitis for a second time leaving her paralysed from the neck down. Read More »

By Emma Philo