Isle of Wight News

Workshops Get Underway Over Medina Yard Future

Fri, 01 February 2013 3:16AM - The future of the Medina Yard in Cowes is looking bright, as two days of workshops on its future get underway today (Friday). Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Weather Warning For Heavy Rain

Fri, 01 February 2013 12:03AM - Yellow Met Office warning in place until midday. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Person Cut Free From Vehicle

Thu, 31 January 2013 9:54PM - Fire crews called to Freshwater crash. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Dental work for iconic tiger

Thu, 31 January 2013 3:33PM - One of the Isle of Wight Zoo's favourite big cats went under the knife today (Thursday) for dental treatment. Read More »

By Matt White

Accident death verdict for RIB teenager

Thu, 31 January 2013 3:20PM - An inquest has concluded a teenager's death after he fell from a RIB near the Needles was accidental. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Fire crews dedicate challenge to cancer sufferers

Thu, 31 January 2013 1:29PM - Cycling 100 miles on the Isle of Wight in a single day is just the beginning of a challenge being launched by members of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, in memory of those affected by cancer. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Minister hope for no Camp Hill redundancies

Thu, 31 January 2013 1:04PM - The prisons minister is hopeful there will be no compulsory redundancies following the decision to close Camp Hill, according to Andrew Turner. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Don't Sell Our Assets Says Ventnor Town Council

UPDATE: 31 Jan 13 21:37

Thu, 31 January 2013 12:50PM - Ventnor Town Council is calling on the Isle of Wight Council not to sell the town's Salisbury Gardens. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Flooding Closes Gunville Road

Thu, 31 January 2013 10:29AM - Operation "could take two days", says Fire Service. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Arreton Council Opposes Housing Plans

Thu, 31 January 2013 10:10AM - Parish councillors in Arreton unanimously vote against plans for a major housing development in the village. Read More »

By Matt White

Suspicious Red Van In Ryde

Thu, 31 January 2013 6:28AM - Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating a report that a red van was being driven in suspicious manner in Ryde last week. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Deputy Chief Constable Andy Marsh Appointed Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary

Thu, 31 January 2013 6:00AM - Hampshire Police and Crime Panel Recommends Chief Constable Appointment
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By Contributed

Elton John comes to Bestival

Wed, 30 January 2013 7:00PM - Elton John will headline Sunday night at this year's Bestival, it's been announced tonight (Wednesday). Read More »

By Matt White

Re-surfacing Work To Start 11 February

Wed, 30 January 2013 3:05PM - This section of road will be closed during the repairs, which are scheduled to be completed by 4pm on Friday 15 February. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Newport Dual Carriageway Collision

Wed, 30 January 2013 2:35PM - Police are at the scene of an incident on the dual carridgeway in Newport this afternoon. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Hampshire Police Federation Reacts To Entry Shake-Up Plans

Wed, 30 January 2013 1:45PM - The Hampshire Police Federation's been reacting to government plans to shake up the way police officers are given senior roles. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan