Isle of Wight News

Communications failure affects emergency alarms

UPDATE: 01 Feb 13 17:03

Fri, 01 February 2013 12:53PM - A telecommunications failure prompted a call to residents to keep a watchful eye over their vulnerable friends and family members. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Council leader praises outgoing chief executive

Fri, 01 February 2013 11:41AM - The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has paid tribute to outgoing chief executive Steve Beynon. Read More »

By Matt White

Chief executive post abolished under council saving plan

UPDATE: 01 Feb 13 11:19

Fri, 01 February 2013 10:53AM - The chief executive's post will be abolished as part of the Isle of Wight Council's savings plan for the next financial year. Read More »

By Matt White

Substance-covered Bird Washes Up On The Isle of Wight

UPDATE: 01 Feb 13 11:31

Fri, 01 February 2013 10:43AM - A bird has washed up on the Isle of Wight covered in a mysterious sticky substance, according to a national animal charity. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Pennyfeathers Plans Made Public, Says Developer

UPDATE: 01 Feb 13 10:15

Fri, 01 February 2013 7:30AM - Controversial plans for 904 new homes on a site between Ryde and Westridge were being made public today. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Dance Acts Revealed For Festival

Fri, 01 February 2013 7:21AM - A whole host of dance acts will be heading to Seaclose Park in June for the Isle of Wight Festival 2013 it's been revealed. Read More »

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