Isle of Wight News

Wightlink voluntary redundancies 'higher than expected'

Mon, 17 December 2012 10:52AM - The number of voluntary redundancies received by Wightlink is higher than expected, the company has announced. Read More »

By Matt White

New Island youth MP and councillors elected

Mon, 17 December 2012 9:16AM - The Island's new youth MP has been elected. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

The Killers For Isle Of Wight Festival

Mon, 17 December 2012 8:00AM - It's been revealed The Killers will join the line up for the Isle of Wight Festival. Read More »

Local Mum's Cuddle Cot Appeal To Help Grieving Island Families

Mon, 17 December 2012 6:00AM - The appeal is raising fund to buy a piece of medical equipment for St Mary's Hospital, Newport. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

'Chip pan fire' in Ryde

Sun, 16 December 2012 7:50PM - Fire crews attended a chip pan fire at a flat in Ryde tonight (Sunday). Read More »

By Emma Philo

Fire breaks out at Brickfields Equestrian Centre

Fire breaks out at Brickfields Equestrian Centre

UPDATE: 16 Dec 12 16:44

Sun, 16 December 2012 4:05PM - A fire has broken out at Brickfields Equestrian Centre this afternoon (Sunday). At least three fire engines are in attendance and it is believed that 20 horses have had to be evacuated. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

One Year Delay For New Cowes Enterprise College Building

Sun, 16 December 2012 8:09AM - Cowes Enterprise College will not move to into its state-of-the-art new building at all during this academic year. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

"Biggest Ever Carol Service" Attempt In Newport

Sat, 15 December 2012 10:46AM - Sunday's record breaking sing "even bigger" than last year. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Two Flood Alerts Lifted, One Remains

Sat, 15 December 2012 10:41AM - Water subsides, according to Environment Agency monitors. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Flood alert for Eastern Yar

Fri, 14 December 2012 10:02PM - A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Eastern Yar tonight (Friday). Read More »

By Matt White

ASDA Submits Planning Application For Isle of Wight Store

Fri, 14 December 2012 8:20PM - Plans for the Newport supermarket are lodged with the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Flood alert for Gurnard Luck

Fri, 14 December 2012 4:34PM - A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for Gurnard Luck. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

It's a wrap! for the Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal

Fri, 14 December 2012 4:27PM - Friday afternoon sees the culmination of the Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal, with volunteers wrapping thousands of toys donated over the past three weeks. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Broadcaster and Isle of Wight resident Kenneth Kendall dies

Broadcaster and Isle of Wight resident Kenneth Kendall dies

UPDATE: 14 Dec 12 15:01

Fri, 14 December 2012 1:57PM - TV broadcaster and Cowes resident Kenneth Kendall has died. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Van fire in Shanklin

Fri, 14 December 2012 11:48AM - A large van fire outside a Shanklin property has been tackled by crews. Read More »

By Emma Philo

New leisure centre facilities delayed

Fri, 14 December 2012 10:40AM - The opening of the refurbished gym, activity studio and dry-side changing rooms at Medina Leisure Centre has been delayed by around six weeks. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Weather hits ferry services

UPDATE: 14 Dec 12 10:19

Fri, 14 December 2012 9:57AM - Adverse weather has hit Isle of Wight ferry services this morning (Friday). Read More »

By Matt White

Coastal flood alert for the Island

UPDATE: 14 Dec 12 12:33

Fri, 14 December 2012 9:41AM - A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Isle of Wight coast. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Isle of Wight Toy Appeal Smashes Target Live Total: 2,103

UPDATE: 14 Dec 12 08:21

Fri, 14 December 2012 7:41AM - An Isle of Wight Toy Appeal aimed at making sure every child gets a present this Christmas has beaten it's target. Read More »

Residents warned of coastal flooding

Thu, 13 December 2012 5:05PM - Residents living in flood-prone areas are being warned to take precautions ahead of possible adverse weather. Read More »

By Matt White