Isle of Wight News

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 »

By Contributed

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 »

By Contributed

Full Council Meeting Jan 16

Thu, 17 January 2013 8:49AM - See all the Tweets from last nights council meeting Read More »

By Charles Ballard

Car Fire Started Deliberately

Thu, 17 January 2013 7:17AM - A car fire in East Cowes was started deliberately according to Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue. Read More »

By Emily Wells

Dozens of NHS prison healthworkers face uncertain future

UPDATE: 16 Jan 13 16:47

Wed, 16 January 2013 3:21PM - The future of 73 NHS staff, employed within prison healthcare services on the Isle of Wight, is uncertain following news that the NHS Trust has lost a contract worth £3.6m to a private company. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Snow advice issued by police

Wed, 16 January 2013 2:46PM - Up to eight centimetres of snow could fall across the Isle of Wight during rush hour tomorrow (Friday). Read More »

By Matt White

Blockbuster in administration

Wed, 16 January 2013 2:34PM - Film rental company Blockbuster has gone into administration. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Wanted man arrested

Wed, 16 January 2013 1:27PM - A man wanted by Isle of Wight police for breaking his bail conditions has been arrested in Newport today (Wednesday). Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Entries open for third Wild West Solent Swim

Wed, 16 January 2013 1:22PM - Entries have opened for the 2013 Wild West Solent Swim. Read More »

By Emma Philo

NHS loses reduced prison health contract

UPDATE: 16 Jan 13 14:38

Wed, 16 January 2013 1:13PM - It has been confirmed that the Isle of Wight NHS has lost a large contract to supply healthcare to the Island's prisons to a private firm. Read More »

By Emma Philo