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Fri, 18 January 2013 10:54AM - Check here for community updates whilst the snow affects the Island. Read More »

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Bus collides with wall in slippery conditions

Fri, 18 January 2013 10:25AM - A bus has collided with a wall in slippery conditions in Wroxall. Read More »

By Emma Philo

NHS Isle of Wight adverse weather update

UPDATE: 18 Jan 13 13:36

Fri, 18 January 2013 9:33AM - NHS Isle of Wight has given an update on services today (correct as of 10:41am) Read More »

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Bus Routes

Fri, 18 January 2013 9:24AM - A list of Bus routes diversions and cancelations Read More »

Power cut in Chale

Fri, 18 January 2013 9:15AM - Around 250 homes in the Chale area are without electric following a power cut this morning (Friday). Read More »

By Matt White

Lorry on side

Fri, 18 January 2013 8:47AM - A lorry is on its side after appearing to skid off the road in this morning's (Friday's) snow. Read More »

By Matt White

River Search Finds Nothing

Fri, 18 January 2013 6:50AM - Emergency services have been searching the River Medina this morning after concerns were raised by a nightwatchman. Read More »

Interactive Road Closures Map

Fri, 18 January 2013 6:38AM - Check the Interactive Map to see if there have been any road closures Read More »

Interactive School Closures Map

Fri, 18 January 2013 6:36AM - For the latest on what schools are open or closed check the map Read More »

"Railroaded" prison education staff face uncertain future

Thu, 17 January 2013 5:33PM - Redundancy or redeployment to the mainland appear the only options for 25 highly specialised prison teachers at Camp Hill, according to the union which represents them. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Cowes Enterprise College placed in special measures by Ofsted

Thu, 17 January 2013 3:44PM - Cowes Enterprise College has been placed in special measures after an unannounced Ofsted inspection. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Snow alert extended to cover the weekend

Thu, 17 January 2013 2:07PM - A yellow alert for possible snow on the Isle of Wight, due to arrive on Friday, has now been extended across the weekend. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Body of missing Grant Sandilands found on mainland

Thu, 17 January 2013 2:06PM - Surrey Police can confirm that a post mortem has taken place into the death of a 32-year-old man whose body was discovered in a wooded area in the Shottermill area of Haslemere. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Appeal after claims of sexual assault in Cowes

Thu, 17 January 2013 10:42AM -
Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding an allegation of sexual assault are urging a potential witness to come forward. Read More »

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Niton Road added to gritter run

Thu, 17 January 2013 10:03AM - One of the Island's most notorious roads for accidents during bad weather is to be gritted with immediate effect. Read More »

By Matt White

Distinctive oil painting stolen in Chale Green burglary

Thu, 17 January 2013 9:03AM - A distinctive oil painting of a tall ship has been stolen in a burglary in Chale Green on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Island Conservatives labelled 'anti-democratic' after PFI debate halted

UPDATE: 17 Jan 13 09:24

Thu, 17 January 2013 8:59AM - The ruling Conservative administration at the Isle of Wight Council has been criticised for being "anti-democratic" at Wednesday night's Full Council meeting. Read More »

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