Isle of Wight News

Apple Farm hopes for late night alcohol licence

Fri, 15 March 2013 2:08PM - An Island attraction is hoping for a late night entertainment licence. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Anti-bullying training for Island youngsters

Fri, 15 March 2013 1:47PM - Over 80 young people from six schools across the Isle of Wight are getting tips on anti-bullying, in the first initiative of its kind. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Sandown Social Club Closes "After 50 Years"

Fri, 15 March 2013 11:50AM - Managers post closure on the club's Facebook page. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Downing Street invitation for Arctic Star veteran

Fri, 15 March 2013 11:04AM - An invitation to 10 Downing Street to receive his Arctic Star medal from the Prime Minister is the "icing on the cake" for a Ryde veteran. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Boy suffers serious leg injuries in bus collision

UPDATE: 15 Mar 13 11:17

Fri, 15 March 2013 9:30AM - A 12-year-old boy has been taken to St Mary's hospital with serious leg injuries after a collision with a bus in Newport. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

First cross-Solent operators meeting held

Thu, 14 March 2013 3:31PM - The Secretary of State for Transport is to hold further talks with cross-Solent ferry companies following an initial round-table discussion in Cowes today (Thursday). Read More »

By Contributed

Isle of Wight tax enquiry office to close

Thu, 14 March 2013 3:19PM - HMRC is to close its Isle of Wight tax enquiry centre next year. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

High Sheriff to wave the Island's tourism flag

Thu, 14 March 2013 2:35PM - Waving the flag for Island tourism will be a priority for the Isle of Wight's new High Sheriff. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Newport's PFI Project Building Formally Opened By Secretary of State For Transport

Thu, 14 March 2013 2:00PM - Patrick McLoughlin formally kick-starts the 25-year roads PFI project that begins on 1 April. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Weather puts paid to Ashey Scurry

Thu, 14 March 2013 12:27PM - Poor weather conditions have put paid to the Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry, which was due to be held on Sunday 24 March. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Friends hope to Resonate in Glee finals

UPDATE: 14 Mar 13 17:29

Thu, 14 March 2013 11:56AM - A group of seven young people from the Isle of Wight are through to the semi-finals of a live TV competition to find the ultimate glee club. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Space Station Commander delights Isle of Wight followers

Thu, 14 March 2013 10:10AM - The new commander of the International Space Station has delighted his Twitter followers on the Isle of Wight by tweeting a picture of our island from space. Read More »

By Emma Philo

New "Almost Complete" Dinosaur Skeleton Unearthed On The Isle Of Wight

Thu, 14 March 2013 7:15AM - The 12ft long remains will eventually go on show at Dinosaur Isle. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Locally crafted gun carriage to be displayed

Wed, 13 March 2013 5:09PM - A two-tonne gun carriage built by local public artists Eccleston George is to go on display at Fort Victoria. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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