Isle of Wight News

Car Fire In East Cowes

Wed, 14 November 2012 6:41AM - Fire crew have attended a car fire in East Cowes. Read More »

By Emily Wells

Warehouse fire not suspicious

Tue, 13 November 2012 4:49PM - The fire that destroyed part of a warehouse on Newport quay is no longer being treated as suspicious. Read More »

By Matt White

Silverware success for Ryde rowers

Tue, 13 November 2012 4:37PM - Ryde rowers have added another five trophies to their impressive haul this season. Read More »

By Matt White

Bridge reopened to river traffic

Tue, 13 November 2012 4:05PM - Yarmouth bridge has reopened to river traffic after damaged power cables were replaced. Read More »

By Matt White

Studio school planned for the Island

Tue, 13 November 2012 3:50PM - A new state school with a focus on marine and offshore energy industries could be set for Cowes. Read More »

By Matt White

Small retailers' co-op celebrates 1st anniversary

Tue, 13 November 2012 2:40PM - A group of small retailers in Newport are celebrating their first full year in business as a triumph against shop closures. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Tonnes of salt for freezing roads

Tue, 13 November 2012 2:29PM - More than 1,000 tonnes of salt is in storage ready for the freezing temperatures. Read More »

By Matt White

Immediate actions to be unveiled at Visit Isle of Wight launch

Tue, 13 November 2012 2:18PM - A list of 'immediate actions' are to be unveiled at the launch of the new Isle of Wight Destination Management Organisation. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Paddling pool to be taken over

Tue, 13 November 2012 2:12PM - The iconic Isle of Wight paddling pool in Ventnor will be taken over by its town council. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Isle of Wight built 'boat' fastest on the planet

Tue, 13 November 2012 1:46PM - A Sailrocket that is part boat and part plane, built on the Isle of Wight, is believed to be the fastest on the planet. Read More »

By Emma Philo

'Back to basics' for new grammar-style school planned for Isle of Wight

Tue, 13 November 2012 11:16AM - A series of public meetings are to be held to gather further interest for plans for a new grammar-style 'free' school on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Isle of Wight Sunday League results - November 11

Tue, 13 November 2012 10:41AM - Isle of Wight Sunday League Read More »

By Matt White

Hovertravel launches 'status hotline' for Isle of Wight travellers

Tue, 13 November 2012 10:07AM - Isle of Wight residents are being given access to a new 'status hotline' to let them know if Hovertravel's services are running. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Super-fast broadband goes live in Cowes

Tue, 13 November 2012 10:01AM - Thousands of homes and businesses in Cowes now have access to high-speed fibre broadband, according to BT. Read More »

By Contributed

One injury after two vehicle Downs Road collision

Mon, 12 November 2012 5:06PM - One person has suffered minor injuries after two vehicles collided on Mersley Down Road on the Isle of Wight on Monday. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Vehicle crashes on the Downs Road

Mon, 12 November 2012 4:20PM - Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the Downs Road on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Round The Island Race Sponsor Secure Till 2014

Mon, 12 November 2012 1:46PM - J.P.Morgan extends its title sponsorship deal. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Where's Wally? Competition Proves Success in Sandown

Mon, 12 November 2012 11:19AM - Five-year-old boy wins life-size Wally Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

Investigation After Boatyard Fire

Mon, 12 November 2012 9:45AM - Detectives are starting an investigation into a suspicious fire at a boatyard in Newport on the Isle of Wight. Read More »

By Lucy Morgan

‘Excellent’ day by Frank James Hospital campaigners

Sun, 11 November 2012 8:51PM - Campaigners raising the plight of the former Frank James Hospital building in East Cowes have been buoyed by a visit from a representative of the site’s owners and a local architect. Read More »

By Emma Philo