Isle of Wight News

Flood Alert issued for Eastern Yar

Fri, 23 November 2012 5:13PM - A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Eastern Yar. Read More »

By Contributed

Lifeboat launch for high sheriff

Fri, 23 November 2012 2:47PM - The Island's high sheriff has had a little taste of life as a RNLI lifeboat member. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

White balls wash up on Ventnor beach

Fri, 23 November 2012 12:17PM - Small white golf ball like objects washing up on Ventnor Beach aren't harmful, according to the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »

By Contributed

Lorry Wedged On Bollard Forces One-Way Diversion

Fri, 23 November 2012 11:30AM - Floating bridge traffic had to be directed to drive the wrong way along the one-way system in East Cowes, on Friday morning. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Lorry Blocks East Cowes Floating Bridge Traffic - Reports

Fri, 23 November 2012 11:16AM - Floating bridge traffic is facing a challenge this morning due to a lorry causing a blockage on the East Cowes side of the river. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Weather puts paid to Newport lights switch on

Fri, 23 November 2012 9:34AM - A warning of very wet and windy weather this weekend has led to the cancellation of an event to switch on the Newport Christmas lights. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Green aims for Wight Christmas No 1 spot

Fri, 23 November 2012 6:30AM - The founder of EcoIsland is hoping for a 'Wight' Christmas Number One. Read More »

By Emma Philo

High Winds Bring Trees Down

Thu, 22 November 2012 10:11PM - Trees have also fallen at Hollow Lane, Godshill, and on the Undercliff between Niton and St Lawrence. Read More »

Power cut in Newport

Thu, 22 November 2012 9:51PM - Around 1,500 homes in and around Newport are without electric after a power cut tonight (Thursday). Read More »

By Matt White

Weather hits ferry services

UPDATE: 22 Nov 12 22:54

Thu, 22 November 2012 9:20PM - Ferry services have been hit by the weather tonight (Thursday). Read More »

By Matt White

False and malicious call sparks large search off Isle of Wight

Thu, 22 November 2012 3:18PM - A large-scale search was co-ordinated by Solent Coastguard after an emergency call from a vessel claimed it was taking on water off the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Cowes Tree "Short" on Festive Cheer

Thu, 22 November 2012 11:52AM - Cowes Town Council says it's "thinking again" about a Christmas tree which appears to be a little shorter than in previous years. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Candidates sought for youth elections

UPDATE: 28 Nov 12 13:52

Thu, 22 November 2012 11:21AM - Young people who want to make a difference are being urged to stand for election for the Isle of Wight Youth Council. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Broad support for Isle of Wight Grain development

Thu, 22 November 2012 7:53AM - Plans for a grain drying plant at a Cowes wharf are being recommended for approval. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Ryde Theatre Sale Falls Through

UPDATE: 22 Nov 12 07:35

Thu, 22 November 2012 6:38AM - The approved sale of Ryde Theatre has fallen through it's emerged. Read More »

By Emily Wells

Bus Collides With Scaffold In Ventnor

Wed, 21 November 2012 2:39PM - Investigation launched by police and operator Southern Vectis. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Clean-Up Posters By Mums Angered Over Dog Mess

UPDATE: 21 Nov 12 16:35

Wed, 21 November 2012 1:00PM - Campaigning mums are putting up posters urging pet owners not to let their dogs foul a pavement outside an East Cowes school. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Council staff suspended over Cowes Enterprise College Delays

Wed, 21 November 2012 12:31PM - Two members of Isle of Wight Council staff have been suspended, pending the outcome of an internal investigation into the management of the contract for the Cowes Enterprise College. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Weather hits hovertravel services

UPDATE: 21 Nov 12 16:20

Wed, 21 November 2012 12:13PM - Hovertravel suspended its 12.15pm service today (Wednesday). Read More »

By Matt White

Hospital ward evacuated

Wed, 21 November 2012 10:03AM - A ward at St Mary's Hospital was evacuated this morning (Wednesday) after the smell of burning diesel was reported. Read More »

By Matt White