Island News http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:09:11 +0000 en Copyright 2010 Isle Of Wight Radio G Media Airwave http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A man who robbed a shopkeeper in Wootton at knifepoint has been sentenced to three years in prison. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/man-given-three-years-for-knifepoint-robbery-734 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/man-given-three-years-for-knifepoint-robbery-734 Island News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:31:04 +0000 It has been revealed that BDW Trading, and Barratts Developments, are the winning bidders for building the new Pan development. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/winning-pan-building-firm-confirmed-736 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/winning-pan-building-firm-confirmed-736 Island News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:18:01 +0000 This year's Isle of Wight Jazz Festival has been cancelled, just weeks before it was due to go ahead. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/jazz-festival-cancelled-for-second-year-running-735 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/jazz-festival-cancelled-for-second-year-running-735 Island News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:28:09 +0000 Dozens of children on the Isle of Wight didn't receive their first choice school place this year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/dozens-without-a-preferred-school-for-september-732 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/dozens-without-a-preferred-school-for-september-732 Island News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:36:42 +0000 An Isle of Wight councillor has been sentenced for assaulting a police officer. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-sentenced-for-pc-assault-730 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-sentenced-for-pc-assault-730 Island News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:49:11 +0000 Just days after announcing a record contract an Island firm has laid off staff. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fifth-of-workforce-made-redundant-729 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fifth-of-workforce-made-redundant-729 Island News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:32:21 +0000 A third major announcement has been made by East Cowes firm GKN. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/third-multi-million-pound-announcement-for-east-cowes-firm-727 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/third-multi-million-pound-announcement-for-east-cowes-firm-727 Island News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:26:42 +0000 The Prodigy have been confirmed to headline Sunday night at this year's Bestival. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/prodigy-to-headline-sunday-at-the-bestival-726 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/prodigy-to-headline-sunday-at-the-bestival-726 Island News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:30:08 +0000 Women under 50 on the Island are the first in the south to be offered breast screening. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-first-in-the-south-to-screen-under-50s-725 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-first-in-the-south-to-screen-under-50s-725 Island News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:07:26 +0000 Investigations are expected to resume today (Thursday) into a fire at St Mary's Hospital. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fire-at-st-marys-hospital-723 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fire-at-st-marys-hospital-723 Island News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:47:38 +0000 Police have confirmed a body's been recovered from Yarmouth Pier. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/body-found-at-pier-719 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/body-found-at-pier-719 Island News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:19:05 +0000 The Island has been chosen for the launch of a new eco-friendly industrial cleaning solution. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/eco-friendly-breakthrough-launched-in-shanklin-722 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/eco-friendly-breakthrough-launched-in-shanklin-722 Island News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:42:32 +0000 They may have been a problem when they were found to be eating away at Yarmouth's pier, but it has been discovered that the town's gribbles could help fuel our cars in the next decade. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/gribble-guts-could-hold-key-to-greener-petrol-717 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/gribble-guts-could-hold-key-to-greener-petrol-717 Island News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:26:53 +0000 An Island-born female boxer is preparing to defend her title at one of the country's biggest multi-sport events. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islander-flies-flag-for-female-boxing-720 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islander-flies-flag-for-female-boxing-720 Island News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:58 +0000 A woman was rescued from her home last night (Tuesday) after a fire started in the kitchen. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-rescued-from-house-fire-718 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-rescued-from-house-fire-718 Island News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:52:53 +0000 Four months to raise £40,000 - that's the challenge ahead for an Island family hoping to improve the life of their daughter. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/race-against-time-for-gracie-as-date-for-op-is-confirmed-715 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/race-against-time-for-gracie-as-date-for-op-is-confirmed-715 Island News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:40:18 +0000 Half of the volunteers giving advice and information to vulnerable Islanders and their carers at the Riverside Centre have resigned. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/volunteers-quit-over-council-cuts-712 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/volunteers-quit-over-council-cuts-712 Island News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:21:26 +0000 An expected announcement over who's headlining this year's Bestival has been delayed. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fans-will-have-to-wait-for-bestival-announcement-713 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fans-will-have-to-wait-for-bestival-announcement-713 Island News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:28:59 +0000 The motive behind Isle of Wight Council's plans to transform education is being called into question. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/leading-academic-questions-schools-re-organisation-710 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/leading-academic-questions-schools-re-organisation-710 Island News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:42:44 +0000 Police have issued a fresh appeal to find a burglar who raided a home in the West Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/homeowner-traumatised-by-burglary-706 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/homeowner-traumatised-by-burglary-706 Island News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:23:51 +0000 Coastguards have announced they're to strike for two days next week. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/coastguards-to-strike--701 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/coastguards-to-strike--701 Island News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:27:07 +0000 The smell of rotting seaweed is causing people living in Ventnor to feel unwell. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnor-pong-resolved-iw-council-708 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnor-pong-resolved-iw-council-708 Island News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:15:42 +0000 Isle of Wight Radio has been told that 25 jobs have been cut from Newport company Gurit. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/25-jobs-lost-at-composites-firm-gurit-698 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/25-jobs-lost-at-composites-firm-gurit-698 Island News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:25:35 +0000 A new type of parking permit costing up to £500 is being launched from April. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/new-permit-announced-for-long-stay-car-parks-697 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/new-permit-announced-for-long-stay-car-parks-697 Island News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:49:24 +0000 The villages of Niton and Whitwell will die if plans to install traffic lights get the go-ahead, according to concerned residents. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/traffic-light-scheme-could-kill-off-villages-694 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/traffic-light-scheme-could-kill-off-villages-694 Island News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:31:03 +0000 A royal visitor is arriving on the Island at the end of the month. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/duke-of-kent-to-visit-the-island-700 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/duke-of-kent-to-visit-the-island-700 Island News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:04:30 +0000 An underwater species that kills marine life has invaded Cowes. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sea-alien-invades-cowes-695 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sea-alien-invades-cowes-695 Island News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:44:18 +0000 No further action is to be taken over the Leader of the Isle of Wight Council swearing outside a public function in Cowes. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-leader-cleared-over-swearing-complaint-692 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-leader-cleared-over-swearing-complaint-692 Island News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:18:01 +0000 It has been confirmed that hundreds of millions of pounds will be spent on improving the Island's roads. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/hundreds-of-millions-of-pounds-confirmed-for-roads-690 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/hundreds-of-millions-of-pounds-confirmed-for-roads-690 Island News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:57:20 +0000 An inflatable cinema is helping Sandown children to learn about recycling. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/wilson-the-worm-pushes-recycling-message-693 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/wilson-the-worm-pushes-recycling-message-693 Island News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:54:14 +0000 A Whippingham woman has been left with cuts on her body, after she disturbed a burglar near her garden shed. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-hurt-in-whippingham-burglary-687 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-hurt-in-whippingham-burglary-687 Island News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:14:25 +0000 Isle of Wight Radio can exclusively reveal that another county and town councillor is under investigation over his alleged behaviour. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnor-town-mayor-under-investigation-685 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnor-town-mayor-under-investigation-685 Island News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:13:02 +0000 A scheme, piloted in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, allowing parents to check if sex offenders live near them is being rolled out nationally. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sex-offender-scheme-to-be-widened-689 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sex-offender-scheme-to-be-widened-689 Island News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:24:27 +0000 Benefit cheats who are wrongly claiming council tax discounts are costing the Island over three quarters of a million pounds. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/tax-benefit-cheats-costing-island-750000-686 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/tax-benefit-cheats-costing-island-750000-686 Island News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:41:48 +0000 A legal challenge is being mounted over the decision to close Chale Primary. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/legal-challenge-over-chale-primary-closure-682 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/legal-challenge-over-chale-primary-closure-682 Island News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:47:11 +0000 Sir Paul McCartney will headline the Sunday night of this year's Isle of Wight Festival. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ticket-to-ryde--mccartney-confirmed-for-festival-678 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ticket-to-ryde--mccartney-confirmed-for-festival-678 Island News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:27:40 +0000 A rise in taxi fares on the Isle of Wight has been given the go-ahead. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rise-in-taxi-fares-gets-go-ahead-680 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rise-in-taxi-fares-gets-go-ahead-680 Island News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:29:52 +0000 A team of Isle of Wight pathologists, who deal with post mortem examinations, has been called in to help a backlog at a Hampshire hospital. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-team-help-in-post-mortem-exam-backlog-681 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-team-help-in-post-mortem-exam-backlog-681 Island News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:35:46 +0000 Social networking sites including YouTube are being used to market the Isle of Wight as a holiday destination. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/youtube-to-showcase-the-best-of-the-isle-of-wight--677 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/youtube-to-showcase-the-best-of-the-isle-of-wight--677 Island News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:43:06 +0000 A Totland man is due to appear before magistrates on Tuesday, accused of a hate crime. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/totland-man-accused-of-hate-crime-679 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/totland-man-accused-of-hate-crime-679 Island News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:49:50 +0000 Moving Military Road away from the eroding coastline could cost up to £10m, that's if it could be done. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/military-road-move-would-cost-up-to-10m-673 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/military-road-move-would-cost-up-to-10m-673 Island News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:16:34 +0000 Three Isle of Wight Councillors have made a formal complaint about the Leader of the Council. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/official-complaint-made-about-council-leader-672 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/official-complaint-made-about-council-leader-672 Island News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:56:24 +0000 A man reported as missing has been found safe and well. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/missing-man-found-671 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/missing-man-found-671 Island News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:46:19 +0000 An Isle of Wight Councillor is apologising for his actions. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-apologises-for-his-actions-667 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-apologises-for-his-actions-667 Island News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:17:46 +0000 It has been confirmed that Island tourist attraction Butterfly World has gone into administration. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/tourist-attraction-in-administration-662 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/tourist-attraction-in-administration-662 Island News Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:44:42 +0000 Administrators will move into debt-ridden Portsmouth Football Club after the Premier League side failed to find a buyer willing to invest. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/debt-hit-pompey-to-enter-administration-665 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/debt-hit-pompey-to-enter-administration-665 Island News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:32:16 +0000 Roxy Music will be taking a "ferry" to the Island this September. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/roxy-music-ferry-to-the-bestival-664 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/roxy-music-ferry-to-the-bestival-664 Island News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:53:29 +0000 £2.7m will be cut from a budget that helps vulnerable people on the Isle of Wight as the Council looks to plug an £11m black hole. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/cuts-for-the-vulnerable--a-hike-in-council-tax-660 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/cuts-for-the-vulnerable--a-hike-in-council-tax-660 Island News Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:30:49 +0000 The future of one of the Island's best known centres for people with disabilities is under threat. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/future-of-riverside-centre-in-question-657 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/future-of-riverside-centre-in-question-657 Island News Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:43:57 +0000 Solent Coastguard was involved in a full scale rescue operation last night (Tuesday) when it was feared that an elderly yachtsman had fallen into the water. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/yachtsman-found-safe-and-well-655 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/yachtsman-found-safe-and-well-655 Island News Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:38:07 +0000 Police in Essex believe a man who has been missing since the 19th of February could be on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-believe-missing-man-could-be-on-the-island-656 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-believe-missing-man-could-be-on-the-island-656 Island News Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:22:07 +0000 The recent wet weather has caused a new section of the Military Road to erode away. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-erosion-on-military-road-650 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-erosion-on-military-road-650 Island News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:39:04 +0000 The IW Council's ruling Conservative group is putting forward last minute changes to its controversial budget proposals. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/last-minute-changes-to-budget-proposals-648 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/last-minute-changes-to-budget-proposals-648 Island News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:45:47 +0000 Just a day after Island firm GKN announced it had won a $100m contract, it has been revealed that the East Cowes company is also getting a new £15m factory. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/second-major-announcement-for-gkn-649 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/second-major-announcement-for-gkn-649 Island News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:26:42 +0000 The leader of the Isle of Wight Council says he regrets using language he wouldn't normally use in public. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/updated-iw-council-leader-regrets-use-of-language-634 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/updated-iw-council-leader-regrets-use-of-language-634 Island News Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:31:35 +0000 Plans to increase taxi fares on the Island have been broadly welcomed. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/taxi-fares-could-increase-around-8-645 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/taxi-fares-could-increase-around-8-645 Island News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:12:53 +0000 The mighty Editors, The Courteeners, Reef, Noah and the Whale, Devendra Banhart and The Coronas have been added to the Festival this year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-acts-confirmed-for-festival-647 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-acts-confirmed-for-festival-647 Island News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:40:20 +0000 A 22-year-old man has been left with cuts and bruising after an "unprovoked" attack at Newport Bus Station. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unprovoked-attack-at-bus-station-646 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unprovoked-attack-at-bus-station-646 Island News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:27:02 +0000 East Cowes based GKN Aerospace has been selected to design and manufacture the winglet for a new aircraft. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/gkn-wins-multi-million-dollar-contract-642 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/gkn-wins-multi-million-dollar-contract-642 Island News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:21:24 +0000 A 21-year-old Newport woman has been charged in relation to an assault on a man on Saturday. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-charged-with-assault-643 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-charged-with-assault-643 Island News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:25:01 +0000 Former Council Leader, Andy Sutton, has volunteered to have his allowances stopped during his suspension. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/suspended-councillor-gives-up-allowances-644 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/suspended-councillor-gives-up-allowances-644 Island News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:42:45 +0000 The old Dairy Crest site in Newport could, once again, be turned into a new housing development. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/dairy-crest-homes-plan-resubmitted-636 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/dairy-crest-homes-plan-resubmitted-636 Island News Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:45:43 +0000 The number of people out of work on the Island has gone up again. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-unemployment-up-nearly-300-632 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-unemployment-up-nearly-300-632 Island News Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:34:53 +0000 The Navy's new Type-45 destroyers have been undergoing sea trials off the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/destroyers-in-island-sea-trials-637 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/destroyers-in-island-sea-trials-637 Island News Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:13:43 +0000 One of the rarest animals in the world has arrived at an Island attraction. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/white-lion-makes-tracks-at-iw-zoo-635 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/white-lion-makes-tracks-at-iw-zoo-635 Island News Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:34:53 +0000 Plans for a budget supermarket on the outskirts of Cowes have been approved. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/aldi-approved-for-bae-systems-site-633 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/aldi-approved-for-bae-systems-site-633 Island News Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:42:36 +0000 The families of vulnerable Islanders are taking to the steps of County Hall over proposed budget cuts on Wednesday afternoon. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/county-hall-protest-over-planned-cuts-to-vulnerable-services-630 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/county-hall-protest-over-planned-cuts-to-vulnerable-services-630 Island News Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:33:46 +0000 Islanders will be paying an extra 8p more on average for policing next year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/extra-coppers-to-protect-frontline-policing-631 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/extra-coppers-to-protect-frontline-policing-631 Island News Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:35:55 +0000 Introducing larger ferries on the Yarmouth to Lymington route was "unlawful" and breached habitat protection rules. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/new-ferries-were-unlawful-but-will-continue-627 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/new-ferries-were-unlawful-but-will-continue-627 Island News Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:12:31 +0000 Two men have been charged by police investigating a robbery in Cowes on Friday. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/two-charged-with-cowes-robbery-628 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/two-charged-with-cowes-robbery-628 Island News Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:27:18 +0000 High paid Isle of Wight Council managers should give up some of their earnings, to help plug an £11m black hole in the local authority's finances. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/high-paid-council-workers-should-help-prevent-cuts-625 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/high-paid-council-workers-should-help-prevent-cuts-625 Island News Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:58:38 +0000 A warrant for the arrest of a man, originally from the Isle of Wight, has been issued by police in Hertfordshire. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/warrant-out-for-man-originally-from-iw-626 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/warrant-out-for-man-originally-from-iw-626 Island News Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:35 +0000 Detectives investigating allegations of blackmail are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a man in Cowes on Friday. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-after-cowes-assault-623 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-after-cowes-assault-623 Island News Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:36:04 +0000 Friday night in the Big Top at this year's Festival will be ladies' night. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ladies-night-at-the-festival-621 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ladies-night-at-the-festival-621 Island News Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:40:27 +0000 A family from Christchurch believe a man who went missing last month could be on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/family-appeal-to-help-find-missing-man-622 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/family-appeal-to-help-find-missing-man-622 Island News Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:28:59 +0000 A massive hike in rates has forced the owner of an independent Cowes greengrocers out of business. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rates-hike-threatens-cowes-business-615 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rates-hike-threatens-cowes-business-615 Island News Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:27:32 +0000 Thousands of Islanders are living in cold homes without proper insulation because they're not claiming benefits they're entitled to. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/10000-islanders-miss-out-on-allowances-616 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/10000-islanders-miss-out-on-allowances-616 Island News Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:25:46 +0000 Isle of Wight Radio can reveal the former leader of Isle of Wight Council has been suspended from the Conservative Party, through the Isle of Wight Conservative Association. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-leader-suspended-from-conservative-party-608 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-leader-suspended-from-conservative-party-608 Island News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:17:07 +0000 It has been revealed that the cost of an investigation into the actions of six Isle of Wight Councillors cost hundreds of thousands of pounds. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thousands-spent-on-standards-investigation-611 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thousands-spent-on-standards-investigation-611 Island News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:23:15 +0000 The country's largest provider of housing and support for vulnerable people will cease to exist on the Isle of Wight, if the IW Council's controversial budget cuts go ahead. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/vulnerable-islanders-distressed-at-risk-to-support-workers-612 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/vulnerable-islanders-distressed-at-risk-to-support-workers-612 Island News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:52:03 +0000 Cowes Week organisers have once again chosen the RNLI as their official charity. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rnli-to-benefit-from-cowes-week-609 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rnli-to-benefit-from-cowes-week-609 Island News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:53:29 +0000 Seven of the Island's most influential Councillors agreed last night (Tuesday) to press ahead with massive cuts in the budget. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/top-councillors-vote-to-press-ahead-with-budget-cuts-605 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/top-councillors-vote-to-press-ahead-with-budget-cuts-605 Island News Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:47:09 +0000 A motorist who suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on the outskirts of Ryde just three weeks ago has been discharged from hospital. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/motorist-discharged-from-hospital-604 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/motorist-discharged-from-hospital-604 Island News Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:39:00 +0000 Union leaders say they have had productive talks with IW Council bosses over a number issues, as up to 200 members gathered to lobby over planned budget cuts. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/union-pleased-after-iw-council-talks-601 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/union-pleased-after-iw-council-talks-601 Island News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:52:55 +0000 Plans for a budget supermarket on the outskirts of Cowes are set to be approved next week. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/aldi-store-set-for-cowes-600 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/aldi-store-set-for-cowes-600 Island News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:48:02 +0000 Rescue crews have been launched to investigate reports of a body in the sea near Sandown Pier. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/body-reported-off-sandown-pier-599 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/body-reported-off-sandown-pier-599 Island News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:23:55 +0000 Sales of the Island's residents parking permits has been suspended. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/parking-permit-sale-suspended-ahead-of-budget-decision-594 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/parking-permit-sale-suspended-ahead-of-budget-decision-594 Island News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:49:36 +0000 A Niton and Whitwell bypass could be built as part of plans to replace Undercliff Drive. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bypass-for-ventnor--niton-596 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bypass-for-ventnor--niton-596 Island News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:35:34 +0000 Assurances have been given to the Island's Labour candidate in the forthcoming general election that he won't have to resign from his job. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/apology-and-assurance-given-to-labour-candidate-589 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/apology-and-assurance-given-to-labour-candidate-589 Island News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:34:52 +0000 A rare, custom built mountain bike worth two thousand pounds has been stolen from a garden shed in Newport. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/valuable-bikes-stolen-from-newport-597 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/valuable-bikes-stolen-from-newport-597 Island News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:57:40 +0000 Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in East Cowes. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/attempted-robbery-in-east-cowes-591 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/attempted-robbery-in-east-cowes-591 Island News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:31:20 +0000 A fisherman's been rescued after his boat sank south of the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fisherman-rescued-from-sinking-boat-588 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fisherman-rescued-from-sinking-boat-588 Island News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:43:32 +0000 Isle of Wight Radio can confirm that Cancer Research have reinstated their Race for Life on the Island. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/race-for-life-reinstated-580 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/race-for-life-reinstated-580 Island News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:22:50 +0000 There has been a heated exchange between voluntary organisations that look after vulnerable Islanders and the Isle of Wight Council. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/heated-meeting-over-council-cuts-579 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/heated-meeting-over-council-cuts-579 Island News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:15:27 +0000 The future of the RIBEX Powerboat Show is secure, thanks to a new sponsorship deal with Suzuki Marine. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ribex-secured-by-new-sponsorship-deal-584 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ribex-secured-by-new-sponsorship-deal-584 Island News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:04:07 +0000 Police are appealing for information after an unconfirmed report of a youth carrying what appeared to be a gun in Bembridge. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unconfirmed-report-of-youth-with-gun-581 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unconfirmed-report-of-youth-with-gun-581 Island News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:57:34 +0000 Unison union members have declared overwhelmingly that they have no confidence in the current leadership at the Isle of Wight Council. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unions-no-confidence-vote-in-council-leaders-577 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unions-no-confidence-vote-in-council-leaders-577 Island News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:13:38 +0000 Campaigners fighting to save an historic Island vessel say they fear there are only days left before she's broken up. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fight-to-save-historic-vessel-578 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fight-to-save-historic-vessel-578 Island News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:45:36 +0000 The first acts for this year's Isle of Wight Bestival have been confirmed. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bestival-goes-all-dizzee-574 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bestival-goes-all-dizzee-574 Island News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:07:31 +0000 Four more acts have been confirmed for this year's Isle of Wight Festival. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/four-more-acts-confirmed-for-festival-573 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/four-more-acts-confirmed-for-festival-573 Island News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:58:25 +0000 It has been the busiest year on record for the Island's independent lifeboats. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/record-year-for-independent-lifeboats-575 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/record-year-for-independent-lifeboats-575 Island News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:12:40 +0000 A West Wight beauty spot has been made even more beautiful. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/new-outlook-for-beauty-spot-576 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/new-outlook-for-beauty-spot-576 Island News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:14:01 +0000 "Gross mis-management of council finances" is the accusation from Labour Councillor Geoff Lumley over the Isle of Wight Council's proposed budget. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-accused-of-mis-management-over-finances-569 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-accused-of-mis-management-over-finances-569 Island News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:45:40 +0000 Tony Blair misled Parliament over the Iraq war, according to the Island's MP. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islands-mp-shocked-over-iraq-inquiry-evidence-571 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islands-mp-shocked-over-iraq-inquiry-evidence-571 Island News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:28:07 +0000 Heartless theives have stolen hundreds of pounds worth of building materials from a Shanklin-based charity. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thieves-steal-from-iw-charity-567 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thieves-steal-from-iw-charity-567 Island News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:15:25 +0000 Former long-standing County Councillor and former Isle of Wight Council Chairman John Effemey has died at the age of 80. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-iw-councillor-passes-away-563 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-iw-councillor-passes-away-563 Island News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:18:34 +0000 Hundreds of Islanders have taken part in the Government's car scrappage scheme, which is due to finish at the end of February. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/hundreds-take-up-scrappage-scheme-560 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/hundreds-take-up-scrappage-scheme-560 Island News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:29:32 +0000 A rare insect larva has been found in an Isle of Wight river for the first time. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rare-insect-larva-found-in-iw-river-564 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rare-insect-larva-found-in-iw-river-564 Island News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:52:06 +0000 A group of popular Island bands have been confirmed for a charity gig on the Isle of Wight in aid of the Haiti earthquake victims. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/popular-bands-announced-for-haiti-charity-gig-561 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/popular-bands-announced-for-haiti-charity-gig-561 Island News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:36:20 +0000 A special fundraising day in aid of the Island's RNLI sea rescue teams raised thousands of pounds over the weekend. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thousands-raised-for-islands-rnli-rescue-teams-562 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thousands-raised-for-islands-rnli-rescue-teams-562 Island News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:03:43 +0000 The Island's emergency services are at the scene of a gas incident in Ryde. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/gas-main-ruptured-in-ryde-homeowners-evacuated-556 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/gas-main-ruptured-in-ryde-homeowners-evacuated-556 Island News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:19:35 +0000 The Island's blood stocks are running low. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islanders-urged-to-give-blood-553 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islanders-urged-to-give-blood-553 Island News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:46:41 +0000 Scammers are being targeted in a new anti-fraud campaign. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drop-in-to-drop-them-in-it-554 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drop-in-to-drop-them-in-it-554 Island News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:24:37 +0000 Ryde is to be better protected against fires, as the town's fire station becomes crewed with full-time firefighters. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/improvements-ahead-for-iw-fire-stations-557 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/improvements-ahead-for-iw-fire-stations-557 Island News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:25:52 +0000 A Ryde High student, whose heart stopped beating at least six times during a football match, is preparing to go back to school. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/student-saved-by-staff-back-at-school-545 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/student-saved-by-staff-back-at-school-545 Island News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:20:01 +0000 A staggering 97.8% of people who live on the Isle of Wight think it is a good place to live. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thumbs-up-for-the-isle-of-wight-546 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thumbs-up-for-the-isle-of-wight-546 Island News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:26:02 +0000 Another act has been confirmed for this year's Isle of Wight Festival. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/biffy-for-iw-festival-547 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/biffy-for-iw-festival-547 Island News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:43:56 +0000 It is understood that plans by Wightlink to slow down erosion of Lymington's salt marshes are considered sufficient. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/calls-to-end-ferry-objections-543 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/calls-to-end-ferry-objections-543 Island News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:43:48 +0000 There are repeated calls for urgent action to stop a section of the Military Road falling into the sea. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/further-falls-on-vital-link-coastal-road-540 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/further-falls-on-vital-link-coastal-road-540 Island News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:51:53 +0000 Plans to replace a Godshill attraction have been met with concern from local residents. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/tearoom-plans-concern-locals-538 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/tearoom-plans-concern-locals-538 Island News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:46:46 +0000 A green space in Wootton could be sold to make way for a new doctor's surgery. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/green-space-could-be-used-for-gp-surgery-539 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/green-space-could-be-used-for-gp-surgery-539 Island News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:37:07 +0000 The family of 23-year-old Emily Buley, who was killed in Sunday's Military Road crash, have described her as a "gentle, caring young woman". http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/family-pay-tribute-to-emily-532 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/family-pay-tribute-to-emily-532 Island News Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:42:22 +0000 Police have confirmed the motorcyclist who was involved in Sunday's Military road crash has died. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/two-now-dead-after-military-road-crash-530 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/two-now-dead-after-military-road-crash-530 Island News Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:07:49 +0000 Police have charged a man after an armed robbery at the Spar shop on the High Street in Wootton last Friday. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/man-charged-after-wootton-armed-robbery-531 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/man-charged-after-wootton-armed-robbery-531 Island News Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:31:33 +0000 An Isle of Wight construction firm is bucking the national building industry forecast that it could take another year to come out of recession. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-building-firm-wins-3m-orders-536 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-building-firm-wins-3m-orders-536 Island News Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:19:57 +0000 Moves by Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners to take more local control have been delayed, after local concerns about the plans sparked a Public Inquiry. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-local-control-at-yarmouth-harbour-delayed-535 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-local-control-at-yarmouth-harbour-delayed-535 Island News Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:10:34 +0000 Latest figures show one third of all crimes on the Island have been solved by police. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-crimes-being-solved--534 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-crimes-being-solved--534 Island News Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:47:56 +0000 Islanders are being reassured that the Isle of Wight Council has moved on, after a damaging investigation into allegations over the way a planning application was awarded. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-leader-you-can-trust-us-525 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-leader-you-can-trust-us-525 Island News Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:08:11 +0000 Island police have issued a fresh appeal for more information about Friday's armed robbery. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/man-arrested-after-armed-robbery-527 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/man-arrested-after-armed-robbery-527 Island News Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:35:54 +0000 A woman's died and a man's in intensive care following a collision on the Military road yesterday lunchtime (Sunday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/one-dead-and-another-seriously-injured-in-collision-520 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/one-dead-and-another-seriously-injured-in-collision-520 Island News Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:12:28 +0000 More senior staff are being brought in to improve emergency services at St Mary's Hospital, after concern that only one junior doctor is on duty overnight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-ae-consultants-to-improve-unsafe-staffing-levels-517 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-ae-consultants-to-improve-unsafe-staffing-levels-517 Island News Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:41:15 +0000 A group of volunteers have been praised for helping to reduce crime in an Island town. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/street-pastors-praised-following-drop-in-violent-crime-521 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/street-pastors-praised-following-drop-in-violent-crime-521 Island News Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:22:29 +0000 The Island's RNLI sea rescue teams rescued a total of 141 people in 2009. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/busy-2009-for-sea-rescue-teams--519 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/busy-2009-for-sea-rescue-teams--519 Island News Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:37:08 +0000 Former Isle of Wight Council Leader, Councillor Andy Sutton, has been suspended from being a member of the local authority for six months. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-iw-council-leader-suspended-510 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-iw-council-leader-suspended-510 Island News Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:22:45 +0000 An Investigation into the running of Ventnor's Winter Gardens has revealed serious failings in the financial and operational control at the venue. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/damning-report-reveals-failings-at-ventnor-winter-gardens-511 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/damning-report-reveals-failings-at-ventnor-winter-gardens-511 Island News Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:57:20 +0000 The company behind controversial plans for a wind farm at Cheverton Down near Shorwell are to appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the turbines. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-planned-for-cheverton-down-wind-farm-507 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-planned-for-cheverton-down-wind-farm-507 Island News Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:12:15 +0000 Islanders who've left their PIN numbers near their credit cards have become victims of several burglaries. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-warning-about-keeping-pin-number-safe-509 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-warning-about-keeping-pin-number-safe-509 Island News Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:17:09 +0000 Getting access to simple health information is often difficult and confusing. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/shadow-health-secretary-calls-for-111-505 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/shadow-health-secretary-calls-for-111-505 Island News Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:54:11 +0000 An investigation's underway into a car crash on the Duel Carriageway in Newport. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/investigation-underway-into-four-car-crash-502 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/investigation-underway-into-four-car-crash-502 Island News Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:32:10 +0000 Over 12,000 Islanders are to get better access to an NHS dentist, as two new practices have officially opened in Freshwater and Ryde. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/boost-to-dental-services-504 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/boost-to-dental-services-504 Island News Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:08:24 +0000 Better evidence can now be collected from the Island's upgraded CCTV control room, according to Isle of Wight police. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/better-evidence-from-new-cctv-control-room-501 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/better-evidence-from-new-cctv-control-room-501 Island News Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:54:41 +0000 The number of people out of work claiming benefits on the Isle of Wight has increased since last month. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/jobless-claims-increase-498 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/jobless-claims-increase-498 Island News Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:35:05 +0000 An open verdict has been recorded at the inquest into the death of Island teenager Luke Cowan. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/open-verdict-into-teenagers-death-499 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/open-verdict-into-teenagers-death-499 Island News Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:36:32 +0000 A woman who was found dead at her Lake home on Saturday has been named by police. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/dead-lake-woman-named-493 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/dead-lake-woman-named-493 Island News Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:30:27 +0000 Health bosses at St Mary's Hospital are battling a second outbreak of the bug Novovirus. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/norovirus-back-at-hospital-490 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/norovirus-back-at-hospital-490 Island News Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:57:01 +0000 The driver involved in yesterday's (Monday) crash on Smallbrook Lane remains in 'a critical but stable' condition. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/driver-still-critical-in-southampton-488 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/driver-still-critical-in-southampton-488 Island News Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:13:51 +0000 Emergency services have been at the scene of a crash involving one car at Yaverland. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/car-on-side-at-yaverland-492 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/car-on-side-at-yaverland-492 Island News Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:27:38 +0000 A number of Island roads won't be gritted even if it's icy. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-told-to-ration-salt-usage-489 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-told-to-ration-salt-usage-489 Island News Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:39:19 +0000 Encouraging visitors to the Isle of Wight to stay for longer will be a key challenge for the tourism industry over the next year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-tourism-prospects-good-487 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-tourism-prospects-good-487 Island News Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:52:51 +0000 A former Isle of Wight County Councillor has been banned from office for two years. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-councillor-banned-for-two-years-482 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-councillor-banned-for-two-years-482 Island News Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:11:33 +0000 The Cowes floating bridge is still out of action, after a 34-year-old part failed. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/floating-bridge-still-out-of-action-484 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/floating-bridge-still-out-of-action-484 Island News Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:34:49 +0000 Isle of Wight Council has conceded some of the Island's roads are in a poor condition. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-admits-roads-are-poor-481 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-admits-roads-are-poor-481 Island News Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:13:36 +0000 An 88-year-old man who'd been arrested by police on suspicion of murder has been released without charge. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/elderly-man-released-without-charge-480 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/elderly-man-released-without-charge-480 Island News Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:12:39 +0000 There are calls for an inquiry into the impact of the recent cold weather on residents, and the effectiveness of the Isle of Wight Council's actions. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/calls-for-iw-council-snow-inquiry-471 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/calls-for-iw-council-snow-inquiry-471 Island News Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:31:31 +0000 Commuters have vented their anger at Red Funnel branding the service "poor and disorganised". http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/passengers-angry-at-red-funnel-468 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/passengers-angry-at-red-funnel-468 Island News Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:48:04 +0000 A massive international aid operation is underway to prevent a humanitarian disaster in earthquake-hit Haiti. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-rotary-rallies-for-earthquake-victims-467 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-rotary-rallies-for-earthquake-victims-467 Island News Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:39:49 +0000 Campaigners have welcomed news that a safety audit into large buses using a West Wight lane is to be carried out. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/safety-audit-into-freshwater-lane-472 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/safety-audit-into-freshwater-lane-472 Island News Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:33:29 +0000 Revenue and Customs have confirmed that it is closing its Newport office. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-tax-office-to-close-465 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-tax-office-to-close-465 Island News Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:06:07 +0000 A Wightlink ferry has collided with Ryde Pier. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fast-cat-collides-with-ryde-pier-460 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fast-cat-collides-with-ryde-pier-460 Island News Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:42:48 +0000 It looks as if a last ditch attempt to save an Island primary school from closure has failed. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/chale-primary-federation-not-viable-iw-council-461 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/chale-primary-federation-not-viable-iw-council-461 Island News Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:09:11 +0000 GCSE students on the Island are still lagging behind their national counterparts. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-gcse-results-lag-behind-462 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-gcse-results-lag-behind-462 Island News Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:54:03 +0000 Hampshire Constabulary has been named the UK's most gay-friendly police force by gay campaigning charity, Stonewall, for the third year running. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-named-uks-most-gay-friendly-force-464 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-named-uks-most-gay-friendly-force-464 Island News Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:26:58 +0000 All schools on the Island should be open on Wednesday. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/all-schools-due-to-open-wednesday-457 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/all-schools-due-to-open-wednesday-457 Island News Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:20:06 +0000 Southern Vectis has issued the latest information for its services on Wednesday http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bus-service-info-for-wednesday-458 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bus-service-info-for-wednesday-458 Island News Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:51:20 +0000 An investigation is underway into three reports of criminal damage to vehicles abandoned during the snow on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/abandoned-vehicles-vandalised-456 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/abandoned-vehicles-vandalised-456 Island News Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:06:31 +0000 All schools, apart from one, are expected to open today (Tuesday), according to IW Council. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/schools-open-for-tuesday-452 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/schools-open-for-tuesday-452 Island News Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:01:36 +0000 Key footways in some of the Island's main towns are due to be gritted. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/footpaths-next-to-be-gritted-448 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/footpaths-next-to-be-gritted-448 Island News Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:18:52 +0000 Health services on the Isle of Wight are returning to normal as the weather looks set to improve. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/health-services-return-to-normal-449 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/health-services-return-to-normal-449 Island News Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:42:32 +0000 The following information has been released about bus services for Tuesday. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/southern-vectis-wightbus-services-for-tuesday-450 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/southern-vectis-wightbus-services-for-tuesday-450 Island News Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:48:33 +0000 Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information to help find the owners of jewellery that is suspected of being stolen. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-for-jewellery-owners-to-come-forward-445 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-for-jewellery-owners-to-come-forward-445 Island News Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:35:10 +0000 Here's a list of the latest Southern Vectis bus services that are running today (Monday 11th Jan) http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bus-services-for-monday-444 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bus-services-for-monday-444 Island News Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:41:26 +0000 Southern Vectis says "It's unlikely that school transport will be able to be provided on Monday from numerous parts of the Island". http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/advice-for-exam-students-for-monday-439 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/advice-for-exam-students-for-monday-439 Island News Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:43:43 +0000 The Isle of Wight's NHS is appealing for teachers for help. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-for-teachers-to-help-nhs-442 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-for-teachers-to-help-nhs-442 Island News Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:51:58 +0000 Police and IW Council are issuing a joint appeal for youngsters to not play near frozen waterways. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/urgent-appeal-dont-go-near-frozen-waterways-436 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/urgent-appeal-dont-go-near-frozen-waterways-436 Island News Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:34:45 +0000 Decisions about whether schools will re-open on Monday will be made on Sunday evening and early Monday morning. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/schools-decisions-due-sunday-night-monday-morning-435 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/schools-decisions-due-sunday-night-monday-morning-435 Island News Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:25:25 +0000 A&E services at St Mary's have again been inundated with cases of people slipping over on the Ice. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/warning-to-pedestrians-on-pavements-437 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/warning-to-pedestrians-on-pavements-437 Island News Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:48:15 +0000 Fresh advice is being offered to motorists who may have abandoned their vehicles in the extreme weather. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/latest-advice-on-abandoned-vehicles-438 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/latest-advice-on-abandoned-vehicles-438 Island News Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:35:39 +0000 Three ambulances have had to be rescued after getting stuck in treacherous conditions on Island roads. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ambulances-freed-by-iw-farmers-434 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ambulances-freed-by-iw-farmers-434 Island News Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:20:52 +0000 All schools across the Island are closed for a third day because of the extreme weather. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/all-schools-closed-for-a-third-day-431 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/all-schools-closed-for-a-third-day-431 Island News Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:22:54 +0000 Islanders have been telling us their memories of the last time it snowed heavily on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islanders-remember-1960s-snowfall-426 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islanders-remember-1960s-snowfall-426 Island News Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:38:46 +0000 Public transport is again running a very limited service as the Island's road network still suffers from icy conditions (Friday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/public-transport-running-limited-services-friday-429 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/public-transport-running-limited-services-friday-429 Island News Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:26:26 +0000 The following is the latest advice from NHS Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/latest-health-advice-friday-432 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/latest-health-advice-friday-432 Island News Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:15:35 +0000 Adult social service offices are open during normal office hours. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/adult-social-services-offices-open-430 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/adult-social-services-offices-open-430 Island News Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:37:02 +0000 Snow has caused chaos on the Isle of Wight, with roads becoming impassable and emergency services stretched to the limit. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/snow-causes-chaos-on-the-island-422 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/snow-causes-chaos-on-the-island-422 Island News Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:35:42 +0000 The Met Office is warning of heavy snow for the Isle of Wight later today (Tuesday) and tomorrow. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/severe-weather-warning-for-snow-418 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/severe-weather-warning-for-snow-418 Island News Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:17:27 +0000 Bus company Southern Vectis has issued the following guidance to its customers ahead of the predicted heavy snow on the Island. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bus-companys-snow-advice-to-customers-419 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bus-companys-snow-advice-to-customers-419 Island News Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:15:01 +0000 A lucrative contract has been won by a West Cowes company. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/west-cowes-firm-wins-2m-order-417 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/west-cowes-firm-wins-2m-order-417 Island News Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:37:09 +0000 House prices on the Isle of Wight have seen the biggest increase over the last decade in the whole South East region. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-house-prices-rise-152-in-ten-years-415 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-house-prices-rise-152-in-ten-years-415 Island News Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:10:10 +0000 Hospital bosses at St Mary's are making more than £400,000 every year by charging people to park. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/400000-made-in-parking-charges-at-hospital-413 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/400000-made-in-parking-charges-at-hospital-413 Island News Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:48:37 +0000 The Isle of Wight's celebrating those who've been rewarded in the New Years Honours list. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islanders-in-new-year-honours-list-412 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/islanders-in-new-year-honours-list-412 Island News Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:47:55 +0000 A search operation for a missing man has been called off. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/search-for-missing-man-called-off-411 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/search-for-missing-man-called-off-411 Island News Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:02:24 +0000 A prolific graffiti offender has been brought to justice by police in Ryde. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/prolific-graffiti-offender-brought-to-justice-410 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/prolific-graffiti-offender-brought-to-justice-410 Island News Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:41:35 +0000 A family fun day, which has been running in Sandown for the last 16 years, has had to be cancelled at the last minute. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/family-fun-day-cancelled-408 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/family-fun-day-cancelled-408 Island News Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:17:30 +0000 Police are renewing an appeal for information after a suspected arson in Lake on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fresh-appeal-over-suspected-lake-arson-409 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fresh-appeal-over-suspected-lake-arson-409 Island News Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:21:33 +0000 A Sandown man has pleaded not guilty to murder. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sandown-man-denies-murder-403 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sandown-man-denies-murder-403 Island News Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:52:43 +0000 A campaign's been launched aimed at cutting down on the 50 rapes reported on the Island last year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/around-50-rapes-on-the-iow-last-year-401 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/around-50-rapes-on-the-iow-last-year-401 Island News Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:54:49 +0000 IKEA is recalling a high chair after a child fell through it and suffered bruised legs. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ikea-recalls-childrens-high-chair-400 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ikea-recalls-childrens-high-chair-400 Island News Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:48:17 +0000 A record number of people on the Island completed an apprecticeship in the last academic year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/record-numbers-successfully-complete-apprenticeships-404 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/record-numbers-successfully-complete-apprenticeships-404 Island News Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:45:54 +0000 The former Deputy Leader of the Isle of Wight Council has been found to have breached the code of conduct. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/second-councillor-breached-code-398 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/second-councillor-breached-code-398 Island News Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:55:34 +0000 Ambulance crews have been inundated with 999 calls after freezing weather conditions caused chaos on the Island's roads. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ambulance-crews-inundated-with-cold-weather-emergencies-396 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ambulance-crews-inundated-with-cold-weather-emergencies-396 Island News Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:46:23 +0000 The community of Chale Green has been awarded £500,000 to help lower carbon emissions in the village. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/chale-green-awarded-half-a-million-pounds-395 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/chale-green-awarded-half-a-million-pounds-395 Island News Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:39:11 +0000 Two people are recovering this morning (Sunday) after a plane crash in Sandown. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/plane-flips-on-runway-393 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/plane-flips-on-runway-393 Island News Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:49:52 +0000 Passengers using Wightlink's Fast Cats between Ryde and Portsmouth are facing more disruption today (Sunday) and tomorrow (Monday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-disruption-for-ferry-passengers-394 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-disruption-for-ferry-passengers-394 Island News Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:08:59 +0000 An Isle of Wight father has warned young people not to risk their lives by using legal high drugs during the Christmas and New Year party season. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/father-warns-against-legal-high-drugs-saying-theyre-a-legal-lie-390 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/father-warns-against-legal-high-drugs-saying-theyre-a-legal-lie-390 Island News Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:14:59 +0000 A thirty nine year old woman has told police how she had to bite a man in the face to stop him harassing her. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-investigate-indecent-assault-in-ryde-392 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-investigate-indecent-assault-in-ryde-392 Island News Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:49:58 +0000 A Bronze Age dagger found by a metal detectorist has been donated to the Museum of Island History. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/3000-yr-old-dagger-donated-to-island-museum-391 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/3000-yr-old-dagger-donated-to-island-museum-391 Island News Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:36:16 +0000 The Island's MP, Andrew Turner, has had to repay nearly £700 after wrongly claiming for mortgage insurance. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mp-repays-wrongly-claimed-expense-388 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mp-repays-wrongly-claimed-expense-388 Island News Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:45:29 +0000 It has been revealed that it is costing Isle of Wight taxpayers around £18,000 a year to remove graffiti from the Island's streets. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/graffiti-costing-thousands-of-pounds-to-remove-386 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/graffiti-costing-thousands-of-pounds-to-remove-386 Island News Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:34:56 +0000 Police are investigating reports that a boat's been stolen from an address in Wootton Bridge. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/boat-stolen-from-wootton-bridge-387 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/boat-stolen-from-wootton-bridge-387 Island News Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:40:04 +0000 Newport is to get a major new housing development. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/pan-850-homes-approved-11-for-1-against-380 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/pan-850-homes-approved-11-for-1-against-380 Island News Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:23:14 +0000 Passengers using Wightlink's car ferry between Fishbourne and Portsmouth are facing three days of disruption. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/festive-misery-for-ferry-passengers-381 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/festive-misery-for-ferry-passengers-381 Island News Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:38:00 +0000 Those thinking of stealing from shops on the Island over Christmas are being warned they will be caught. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/zero-tolerance-crackdown-on-shoplifters-384 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/zero-tolerance-crackdown-on-shoplifters-384 Island News Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:41:41 +0000 The ground floor of a building used for a youth club in Newport has been destroyed by fire. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fire-at-youth-club-382 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fire-at-youth-club-382 Island News Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:22:51 +0000 Wightlink has denied failing to properly consult the public about its new boats on the Yarmouth to Lymington route. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ferry-court-case-decision-not-before-xmas-378 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ferry-court-case-decision-not-before-xmas-378 Island News Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:52:09 +0000 Restricted visiting times at St Mary's Hospital will remain in force until next February following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/restricted-visiting-times-to-remain-in-force-375 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/restricted-visiting-times-to-remain-in-force-375 Island News Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:54:05 +0000 More acts have been revealed for next year's Isle of Wight Festival. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-acts-revealed-for-festival-374 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-acts-revealed-for-festival-374 Island News Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:50:42 +0000 There's enough salt to grit the roads on the Isle of Wight for at least the next 20 days. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/gritters-at-the-ready-for-freezing-temperatures-376 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/gritters-at-the-ready-for-freezing-temperatures-376 Island News Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:56:15 +0000 A judicial review into how Wightlink introduced its new ferries between Yarmouth and Lymington has started at the High Court in London today (Monday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ferry-case-begins-in-high-court-372 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ferry-case-begins-in-high-court-372 Island News Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:13:01 +0000 Parents and Children across the Island are being reminded about the dangers of speaking to strangers following a suspicious incident in Cowes. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-hunt-man-after-suspicious-incident-in-cowes-369 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-hunt-man-after-suspicious-incident-in-cowes-369 Island News Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:22:09 +0000 Investigations are set to resume into a fire that's completely gutted a converted barn in Whitwell. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/barn-gutted-by-fire-370 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/barn-gutted-by-fire-370 Island News Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:50:43 +0000 A sporting event on the Isle of Wight has been postponed indefinitely. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/special-sports-event-postponed-368 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/special-sports-event-postponed-368 Island News Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:45:45 +0000 An Island man has been jailed for eight years, for an assault that left his victim disabled. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/8-years-for-attack-that-left-man-paralysed-360 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/8-years-for-attack-that-left-man-paralysed-360 Island News Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:32:43 +0000 An investigation's underway into how a quiz machine on a Red Funnel Ferry was broken into in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/game-machine-broken-into-on-boat-361 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/game-machine-broken-into-on-boat-361 Island News Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:38:16 +0000 Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg has been visiting inmates at HMP Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bragg-donates-guitars-to-island-inmates-363 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bragg-donates-guitars-to-island-inmates-363 Island News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:50:39 +0000 Proposed new taxi fares for the Island are going out to public consultation tomorrow (Friday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/taxi-fares-out-for-consultation-359 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/taxi-fares-out-for-consultation-359 Island News Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:18:35 +0000 Plans for nearly 850 homes at Pan are being recommended for approval by officers at the Isle of Wight Council. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/850-homes-for-pan-likely-to-be-approved-352 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/850-homes-for-pan-likely-to-be-approved-352 Island News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:43:45 +0000 A safety audit into the impact of buses using two roads in the West Wight will not be carried out, unless the number of accidents rises. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/not-enough-crashes-for-safety-audit-on-rural-road-355 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/not-enough-crashes-for-safety-audit-on-rural-road-355 Island News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:38:28 +0000 Islanders can now check the quality of their local public services online. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/how-well-are-you-being-served-357 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/how-well-are-you-being-served-357 Island News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:30:20 +0000 People living in a block of flats had to be evacuated last night (Tuesday) because of a neighbouring shed fire. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/flats-evacuated-after-fire-in-lake-353 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/flats-evacuated-after-fire-in-lake-353 Island News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:55:35 +0000 Police have revealed no arrests were made during a drugs raid on a property in Freshwater. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/no-drugs-found-in-freshwater-raid-356 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/no-drugs-found-in-freshwater-raid-356 Island News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:56:57 +0000 No decision has been reached over whether a second Isle of Wight Councillor breached the code of conduct. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/no-decision-over-second-councillors-standards-case-350 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/no-decision-over-second-councillors-standards-case-350 Island News Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:38:16 +0000 Vestas Technology on the Isle of Wight has been awarded £3.5m to expand its new research and development centre. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/35m-awarded-to-vestas-blades-347 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/35m-awarded-to-vestas-blades-347 Island News Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:24:03 +0000 It is a week since an outbreak of the so-called winter vomiting bug at St Mary's Hospital, and restrictions continue in a bid to contain the illness. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/norovirus-battle-continues-a-week-on-six-wards-affected-346 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/norovirus-battle-continues-a-week-on-six-wards-affected-346 Island News Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:21:07 +0000 A new technology is being installed in Island parking meters to catch thieves. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/parking-ticket-machines-get-smartwater-349 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/parking-ticket-machines-get-smartwater-349 Island News Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:00:21 +0000 Officers from the police's Isle of Wight Priority Crime Unit have executed a drugs warrant at a property in Freshwater. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drugs-warrant-in-freshwater-342 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drugs-warrant-in-freshwater-342 Island News Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:56:46 +0000 A Sandown man has been arrested on suspicion of rape. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sandown-man-arrested-over-rape-allegation-344 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sandown-man-arrested-over-rape-allegation-344 Island News Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:22:31 +0000 Godshill Primary has beaten off competition from thousands of other schools in the UK to win a prestigious award. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-primary-wins-national-competition-343 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-primary-wins-national-competition-343 Island News Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:42:43 +0000 A rescue team from Cowes RNLI was called to a yacht that was on fire in the Solent yesterday (Sunday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rescue-crew-called-to-yacht-fire-341 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/rescue-crew-called-to-yacht-fire-341 Island News Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:40:39 +0000 The former deputy leader of Isle of Wight Council is expected at the Island's law courts this morning (Monday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-deputy-leader-to-face-adjudication-panel-340 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/former-deputy-leader-to-face-adjudication-panel-340 Island News Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:28:02 +0000 Plans for three 125 metre wind turbines at Cheverton Down have been rejected tonight (Thursday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mini-wind-farm-rejected-333 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mini-wind-farm-rejected-333 Island News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:06:52 +0000 Police are investigating claims that a man has been sexually assaulted in Newport. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-investigate-male-sex-assault-335 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-investigate-male-sex-assault-335 Island News Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:05:20 +0000 A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a collision with a bus in the bus lane in the centre of Newport. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-injured-in-bus-collision-331 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-injured-in-bus-collision-331 Island News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:39:23 +0000 Fire crews are trying to save a houseboat which is in danger of sinking in Bembridge Harbour. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bembridge-house-boat-in-danger-of-sinking-329 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bembridge-house-boat-in-danger-of-sinking-329 Island News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:56:09 +0000 Non urgent routine admissions to St Mary's Hospital have been temporarily suspended as health bosses continue to battle an outbreak of Norovirus. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/non-urgent-operations-cancelled-at-st-marys-330 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/non-urgent-operations-cancelled-at-st-marys-330 Island News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:07:53 +0000 One of the most controversial planning applications ever seen on the Isle of Wight is set to be decided on Thursday evening. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/d-day-for-cheverton-wind-turbine-plan-328 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/d-day-for-cheverton-wind-turbine-plan-328 Island News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:54:43 +0000 It could take almost 12 years to house everyone on the Island's housing waiting list. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/housing-charity-warns-of-severe-shortage-324 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/housing-charity-warns-of-severe-shortage-324 Island News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:57:26 +0000 Putting out your rubbish too early could lead to a £75. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/putting-out-rubbish-too-early-could-lead-to-75-fine-325 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/putting-out-rubbish-too-early-could-lead-to-75-fine-325 Island News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:18:16 +0000 A man from Yarmouth has been charged with possession of a gun with intent to cause "fear of violence" with it. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/man-charged-with-possessing-a-gun-326 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/man-charged-with-possessing-a-gun-326 Island News Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:32:30 +0000 An Isle of Wight councillor has been re-bailed by police until next year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-re-bailed-by-police-321 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-re-bailed-by-police-321 Island News Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:53:08 +0000 The public is to be consulted about whether Island taxi fares should go up. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/cabbies-face-anxious-wait-over-fare-rise-322 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/cabbies-face-anxious-wait-over-fare-rise-322 Island News Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:04:40 +0000 More Island middle school students have achieved expected or better results in Key Stage 2 tests than last year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-middle-schools-get-better-results-319 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-middle-schools-get-better-results-319 Island News Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:38:12 +0000 A Gurnard man who helped train one of the sailors detained by Iran says he's hoping for their safe return. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/captured-sailors-released-313 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/captured-sailors-released-313 Island News Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:52:05 +0000 A hospital ward at St Mary's has been closed off following an outbreak of Norovirus. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/norovirus-outbreak-at-st-marys-312 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/norovirus-outbreak-at-st-marys-312 Island News Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:20:31 +0000 More than 150 council workers are staging industrial action this morning in a row over expenses. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-workers-stage-industrial-action-297 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-workers-stage-industrial-action-297 Island News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:25:42 +0000 An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a man whose body was found at Newport bus station. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bus-station-death-inquest-opened-315 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bus-station-death-inquest-opened-315 Island News Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:13:43 +0000 Two brothers behind a Christmas Lapland attraction, which received dozens of complaints from Islanders, have denied misleading customers. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/brothers-deny-misleading-lapland-customers-314 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/brothers-deny-misleading-lapland-customers-314 Island News Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:11:57 +0000 Pharmacies on the Isle of Wight are the first in the country to offer HIV testing. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-pharmacies-first-to-offer-hiv-blood-spot-test-310 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-pharmacies-first-to-offer-hiv-blood-spot-test-310 Island News Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:41:48 +0000 It's not yet known how a man found at Newport Bus Station died. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mystery-over-bus-station-body-306 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mystery-over-bus-station-body-306 Island News Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:10:10 +0000 Jay-Z, The Strokes, Blondie, Pink, Orbital and Squeeze have been booked for next year's Isle of Wight Festival. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/jay-z--the-strokes-plus-blondie--pink-iow-festival-2010-304 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/jay-z--the-strokes-plus-blondie--pink-iow-festival-2010-304 Island News Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:10:17 +0000 Extra Police officers will out in force over the Christmas and New Year period to catch drink and drug drivers on the Island. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/festive-crackdown-on-drink--drug-drivers-302 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/festive-crackdown-on-drink--drug-drivers-302 Island News Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:21:32 +0000 Walkers taking part in a major event for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice have raised the most money in its history. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/walkers-break-walk-the-wight-record-307 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/walkers-break-walk-the-wight-record-307 Island News Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:13:35 +0000 An Isle of Wight Councillor is expected at court later. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/lib-dem-councillor-due-in-court-303 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/lib-dem-councillor-due-in-court-303 Island News Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:23:56 +0000 One person has been arrested, as bailiffs move on climate change campaigners who've been camped on the roundabout outside the former Vestas plant in Newport http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/one-arrest-as-campaigners-moved-on-296 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/one-arrest-as-campaigners-moved-on-296 Island News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:53:10 +0000 If plans for a mini-wind farm at Cheverton Down are refused, there are fears it could damage the future of green jobs on the Island. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/turbines-could-still-be-built-at-cheverton-295 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/turbines-could-still-be-built-at-cheverton-295 Island News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:36:36 +0000 A third of the current workforce at an Island defence company look set to lose their jobs. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/125-potential-job-losses-bae-systems-289 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/125-potential-job-losses-bae-systems-289 Island News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:46:05 +0000 It has been alleged a woman was raped in Ryde. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-claims-she-was-raped-in-ryde-294 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-claims-she-was-raped-in-ryde-294 Island News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:35:56 +0000 An Isle of Wight Councillor has been charged with assaulting a police officer. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-councillor-charged-with-assault-292 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-councillor-charged-with-assault-292 Island News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:04:36 +0000 Water bills on the Isle of Wight are set to rise by 5%. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/water-bills-to-rise-291 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/water-bills-to-rise-291 Island News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:52:34 +0000 A man's body been found at Newport Bus Station. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/body-found-in-newport-285 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/body-found-in-newport-285 Island News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:26:07 +0000 A teenager's been given emergency treatment overnight at St Mary's hospital after an accident on her bike. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/emergency-treatement-for-teenager-after-freak-accident-286 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/emergency-treatement-for-teenager-after-freak-accident-286 Island News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:37:24 +0000 Tens of thousands of pounds are being clawed back from Island schools, ahead of the two-tier reorganisation. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thousands-of-pounds-clawed-back-from-iw-schools-290 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thousands-of-pounds-clawed-back-from-iw-schools-290 Island News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:11:10 +0000 Climate change protestors camped on the roundabout outside the former Vestas plant in Newport are preparing for a visit from the bailiffs. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/roundabout-campaigners-prepare-for-eviction-287 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/roundabout-campaigners-prepare-for-eviction-287 Island News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:13:42 +0000 A councillor facing a vote of no confidence has stepped down from her role as chairman of the Isle of Wight Council's Scrutiny Committee. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-quits-scrutiny-chair-283 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-quits-scrutiny-chair-283 Island News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:57 +0000 Council planners are recommending that proposals for three wind turbines in an area of outstanding natural beauty should be refused. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/shorewell-turbine-plans-recommended-for-refusal-280 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/shorewell-turbine-plans-recommended-for-refusal-280 Island News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:20:50 +0000 Three more of the Island's public toilets have been given prestigious Loo of the Year awards. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-boasts-four-star-loos-288 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-boasts-four-star-loos-288 Island News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:39:23 +0000 It has been revealed that some consultants working for the Isle of Wight Council are costing £1000 a day. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/1000-a-day-consultants-must-end-277 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/1000-a-day-consultants-must-end-277 Island News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:54:14 +0000 A scam, which involves suspicious phone calls promising council tax refunds, is targeting residents on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/homeowners-warned-over-fake-council-tax-refund-scam-276 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/homeowners-warned-over-fake-council-tax-refund-scam-276 Island News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:35:39 +0000 A councillor found guilty of bringing the Isle of Wight Council into disrepute has been asked to resign. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/churchman-asked-to-resign-scrutiny-chair-role-275 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/churchman-asked-to-resign-scrutiny-chair-role-275 Island News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:42:21 +0000 A new fleet of gritting trucks have arrived on the Island. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/new-fleet-of-gritters-arrives-on-the-iow-279 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/new-fleet-of-gritters-arrives-on-the-iow-279 Island News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:07:47 +0000 Plans for a new Waitrose store in East Cowes have been approved. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/east-cowes-waitrose-plans-approved-272 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/east-cowes-waitrose-plans-approved-272 Island News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:12:46 +0000 Climate change protestors occupying a roundabout outside the former Vestas plan in Newport will have to leave. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/magic-roundabout-protestors-told-to-move-on-270 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/magic-roundabout-protestors-told-to-move-on-270 Island News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:54:35 +0000 There are more problems on Wightlink's sailings. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-wightlink-ferries-cancelled-271 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-wightlink-ferries-cancelled-271 Island News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:33:29 +0000 A sticky problem is being cleaned up, thanks to a new scheme by the Isle of Wight Council. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sticky-problem-on-esplanades-tackled-268 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sticky-problem-on-esplanades-tackled-268 Island News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:30:34 +0000 The driver of a flatbed lorry on the Island is being hunted by police who are trying to find out more about a crash. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-for-lorry-driver-to-come-forward-266 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-for-lorry-driver-to-come-forward-266 Island News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:09:01 +0000 An eagle-eyed member of the public has been thanked for helping catch a fly-tipper near Sandown. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-tipped-off-about-flytipper-261 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-tipped-off-about-flytipper-261 Island News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:40:32 +0000 Tens of thousands of pounds has been allocated to the Isle of Wight to tackle anti-social behaviour. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/cash-injection-to-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-262 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/cash-injection-to-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-262 Island News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:19 +0000 A woman has survived a 30-metre fall down cliffs at Shanklin. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-survives-cliff-fall-258 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-survives-cliff-fall-258 Island News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:39:07 +0000 St Mary's Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is getting back to normal, after a fire on Friday night. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/babies-return-to-neonatal-unit-after-fire-259 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/babies-return-to-neonatal-unit-after-fire-259 Island News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:59:10 +0000 Businesses along Ventnor seafront claim trade is suffering because of improvement works to the Esplanade. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/seafront-work-damaging-trade-255 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/seafront-work-damaging-trade-255 Island News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:08 +0000 A date and venue have been confirmed for one of the most controversial planning decisions the Isle of Wight has ever seen. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/wind-turbine-plan-d-day-confirmed-256 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/wind-turbine-plan-d-day-confirmed-256 Island News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:11:49 +0000 Police are urging motorists to take extra care, after what appears to be a large fuel spill affecting many Island roads. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fuel-spill-affects-many-roads-police-250 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/fuel-spill-affects-many-roads-police-250 Island News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:58 +0000 Residents are campaigning against plans for a concrete batching plant in East Cowes. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/residents-concerns-over-concrete-plant-plans-246 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/residents-concerns-over-concrete-plant-plans-246 Island News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:47:41 +0000 A pedestrian has been taken to St Mary's Hospital after a collision with a car in Apse Heath. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/pedestrian-hurt-in-apse-heath-crash-249 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/pedestrian-hurt-in-apse-heath-crash-249 Island News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:04:31 +0000 Bestival has won a major national award. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bestival-wins-major-award-245 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/bestival-wins-major-award-245 Island News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:49:15 +0000 An investigation is underway after a Red Funnel ferry's door flung open and two windows smashed in the middle of the Solent. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ferry-investigation-launched-after-solent-drama-244 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ferry-investigation-launched-after-solent-drama-244 Island News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:56 +0000 The High Court has overturned an Isle of Wight man's drink drive conviction. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drink-driver-not-told-of-rights-cleared-247 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drink-driver-not-told-of-rights-cleared-247 Island News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:50:31 +0000 The Isle of Wight has been announced as the winners of the Nokia Christmas competition, after a campaign by Isle of Wight Radio and the County Press. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-wins-nokia-christmas-competition-241 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-wins-nokia-christmas-competition-241 Island News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:11:40 +0000 An Isle of Wight Councillor has been found guilty of bringing her authority into disrepute. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-churchman-brought-authority-into-disrepute--242 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-churchman-brought-authority-into-disrepute--242 Island News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:14:14 +0000 Two East Cowes men have been charged with growing cannabis. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/two-charged-with-growing-cannabis-248 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/two-charged-with-growing-cannabis-248 Island News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:55 +0000 Millions of pounds is being bid for, in a bid to kick start the flagging Pan redevelopment scheme. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/5m-bid-to-kick-start-800-home-pan-development-239 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/5m-bid-to-kick-start-800-home-pan-development-239 Island News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:30:52 +0000 Free bus travel for the over 60's before 9:30am and after 11:00pm has been scrapped by the Council. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unlimted-free-bus-travel-for-the-over-60s-scrapped-240 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unlimted-free-bus-travel-for-the-over-60s-scrapped-240 Island News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:18:15 +0000 An estimated 70% of Islanders suffering a debilitating lung disease are unaware they have the condition. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/70-of-islanders-with-lung-disease-are-unaware-234 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/70-of-islanders-with-lung-disease-are-unaware-234 Island News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:48:37 +0000 A coroner has ruled the death of an Island man who fell down a drain and suffocated was a tragic accident. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drain-death-a-tragic-accident-230 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drain-death-a-tragic-accident-230 Island News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:55:03 +0000 A one-stop treatment centre is being opened at St Mary's Hospital on Wednesday, with the aim of seeing patients within one hour. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/one-stop-health-centre-promises-one-hour-wait-237 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/one-stop-health-centre-promises-one-hour-wait-237 Island News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:08:30 +0000 Vandals have again targeted a number of cars in the Carisbrooke area of Newport. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/car-windscreens-smashed-in-carisbrooke-236 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/car-windscreens-smashed-in-carisbrooke-236 Island News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:50:07 +0000 Dame Ellen MacArthur's yacht which suffered major damage in a transatlantic race has been towed into port. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ellens-damaged-boat-in-port-238 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ellens-damaged-boat-in-port-238 Island News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:37:56 +0000 A provisional date has been set to decide one of the Isle of Wight's most controversial planning applications in years. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/shorwell-turbine-plan-to-be-decided-in-a-fortnight-226 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/shorwell-turbine-plan-to-be-decided-in-a-fortnight-226 Island News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:17:55 +0000 An Investigation's been launched into Ventnor's Winter Gardens and other aspects of Ventnor Town Council since 2002. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/town-council-to-be-investigated-228 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/town-council-to-be-investigated-228 Island News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:21 +0000 A white van driver who is alleged to have been driving dangerously and nearly collided with a car in Newport is being hunted by police. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-over-white-van-alleged-dangerous-driving--235 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-over-white-van-alleged-dangerous-driving--235 Island News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:49:14 +0000 The UK's largest teaching union has criticised Isle of Wight Council's education plans as "disorganised and lacking in detail". http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-school-closures-for-2012-claims-union-220 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-school-closures-for-2012-claims-union-220 Island News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:22:20 +0000 A salvage operation is underway to rescue one of Isle of Wight sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur's yachts. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/salvage-operation-to-save-ellens-yacht-222 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/salvage-operation-to-save-ellens-yacht-222 Island News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:21:15 +0000 Most of the Isle of Wight's beaches have an excellent quality of bathing water, according to the latest test results. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/clean-bill-of-health-for-iw-beaches-229 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/clean-bill-of-health-for-iw-beaches-229 Island News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:44:39 +0000 Ferry firm Wightlink has cancelled a number of crossings this week because of "operational reasons". http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ferry-cancellations-221 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ferry-cancellations-221 Island News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:26:41 +0000 A man has been treated for the effects of inhaling smoke after a house fire in East Cowes. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/house-fire-in-east-cowes-224 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/house-fire-in-east-cowes-224 Island News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:29:11 +0000 A group of Island Councillors accused of misconduct, bullying and lobbying are expected to face hearings this week. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillors-to-face-adjudication-panal-219 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillors-to-face-adjudication-panal-219 Island News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:09:42 +0000 A woman was rescued from her Caravan on Friday night during strong winds and heavy rain. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-rescued-from-caravan-in-storm-213 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/woman-rescued-from-caravan-in-storm-213 Island News Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:15:45 +0000 The Isle of Wight Walking Festival has lost its main sponsor after a six year association. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sponsor-walks-out-on-festival-208 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sponsor-walks-out-on-festival-208 Island News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:48:36 +0000 A ban on mobile phone masts on Isle of Wight Council buildings has been overturned. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mobile-mast-ban-is-overturned-217 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mobile-mast-ban-is-overturned-217 Island News Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:10:20 +0000 An Island mother is warning other parents about a playground craze which promotes underage sex. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/parents-warned-over-playground-sex-craze-205 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/parents-warned-over-playground-sex-craze-205 Island News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:19:34 +0000 Support for the chance for the Isle of Wight to win a white Christmas is growing, with a number of prominent Islanders adding their vote. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/prominent-islanders-support-christmas-campaign-203 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/prominent-islanders-support-christmas-campaign-203 Island News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:34:54 +0000 Two Isle of Wight theatres have been given a last minute reprieve after being threatened with closure. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/last-minute-reprieve-for-theatres-201 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/last-minute-reprieve-for-theatres-201 Island News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:29:23 +0000 The Isle of Wight has been identified as the most important area for woodland bats in Europe. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iow-most-important-area-for-bats-206 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iow-most-important-area-for-bats-206 Island News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:36:21 +0000 Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after shop windows were smashed in Shanklin High Street. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-after-shop-windows-smashed-207 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/appeal-after-shop-windows-smashed-207 Island News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:27:53 +0000 The Island's Council pocketed nearly £4m in parking fees and fines in just one year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-nets-4m-in-parking-charges-199 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-nets-4m-in-parking-charges-199 Island News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:50:40 +0000 A two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day has been observed on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-remembers-its-fallen-heroes-193 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/iw-remembers-its-fallen-heroes-193 Island News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:26:24 +0000 200 more jobs are to go as the Isle of Wight Council looks to plug a major financial hole. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-job-cuts-at-the-council-191 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-job-cuts-at-the-council-191 Island News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:55:34 +0000 There has been another spate of vandalism to cars on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-cars-vandalised-195 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/more-cars-vandalised-195 Island News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:42:42 +0000 The company's catchphrase is "Connecting People", but phone giant Nokia isn't 'connecting' to the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/phone-giant-leaves-iow-out-in-the-cold-192 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/phone-giant-leaves-iow-out-in-the-cold-192 Island News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:45:55 +0000 The number of people without a job on the Island has increased again. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unemployment-rises-again-196 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/unemployment-rises-again-196 Island News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:56:40 +0000 Around 250 young Islanders were convicted of violent offences last year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/charity-claims-rise-in-violent-offences-by-women-187 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/charity-claims-rise-in-violent-offences-by-women-187 Island News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:42 +0000 The Isle of Wight Council has declined to commit to the 10:10 pledge to cut its carbon emissions. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-leader-says-no-to-2010-pledge-180 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/council-leader-says-no-to-2010-pledge-180 Island News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:53:40 +0000 An Island beauty spot, left damaged through drunken parties and anti-social behaviour, has been cleaned up. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drunken-parties-damage-culver--188 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/drunken-parties-damage-culver--188 Island News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:52:26 +0000 Island Farmers are still being allowed to bury their dead animals despite European Law, which states it's illegal. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/could-island-farmers-finally-get-an-incinerator-184 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/could-island-farmers-finally-get-an-incinerator-184 Island News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:20:37 +0000 The privacy and dignity of patients at St Mary's Hospital in Newport is being improved with government funding. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/patient-privacy-goal-for-iw-hospital-183 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/patient-privacy-goal-for-iw-hospital-183 Island News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:53:53 +0000 Thousands of people across the Isle of Wight have held a two minute silence to remember Britain's war dead. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thousands-mark-remembrance-sunday-179 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/thousands-mark-remembrance-sunday-179 Island News Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:57:56 +0000 Just days before Remembrance Sunday, heartless theives have stolen Poppy Appeal charity boxes in two Island towns. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/callous-thieves-steal-poppy-appeal-boxes-170 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/callous-thieves-steal-poppy-appeal-boxes-170 Island News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:14:18 +0000 Motorists across the Island have reacted angrily to what they're calling "over zealous" parking wardens. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/outrage-at-parking-ticket-wardens-173 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/outrage-at-parking-ticket-wardens-173 Island News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:37:38 +0000 The girlfriend of Island MP Andrew Turner is to lose her job, following the expenses scandal that's gripped the Country. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mps-girlfriend-to-lose-job-175 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mps-girlfriend-to-lose-job-175 Island News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:28:09 +0000 Ferry crews on Wightlink's Yarmouth to Lymington route aren't properly prepared for an emergency, according to Coastguards. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/wightlink-in-deep-water-over-ferry-safety-169 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/wightlink-in-deep-water-over-ferry-safety-169 Island News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:40:30 +0000 Island prisoners who need healthcare are costing the tax payer more than £1m. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/prisoners-healthcare-costing-taxpayers-more-than-a-million-164 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/prisoners-healthcare-costing-taxpayers-more-than-a-million-164 Island News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:51:49 +0000 Police have named the man who died following a collision between a car and an ambulance at Whippingham on Sunday. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-name-man-killed-in-ambulance-crash-158 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-name-man-killed-in-ambulance-crash-158 Island News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:23:47 +0000 A Newport busineswoman is urging others to read the small print on cold call faxes. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/businesses-warned-about-scam-162 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/businesses-warned-about-scam-162 Island News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:53:13 +0000 Spitbank Fort has been sold for more than £1m to the man who founded the bed specialist company, Dreams. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/dream-sale-of-solent-fort-165 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/dream-sale-of-solent-fort-165 Island News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:57:29 +0000 The Island’s NHS throws away more than 5 million pounds worth of unused drugs every year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/wasted-drugs-costing-island-nhs-millions-156 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/wasted-drugs-costing-island-nhs-millions-156 Island News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:16:37 +0000 Islanders are waiting for over two years for some of the most popular Isle of Wight Council allotments. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/allotment-wait-over-2-years-157 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/allotment-wait-over-2-years-157 Island News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:10:33 +0000 It has emerged that a two-day old baby escaped uninjured after a fatal road crash involving an ambulance in Whippingham yesterday afternoon. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/2-day-old-baby-escapes-fatal-crash-uninjured-152 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/2-day-old-baby-escapes-fatal-crash-uninjured-152 Island News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:36:51 +0000 Police are investigating a report of an unprovoked assault on a pregnant woman in Newport. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/pregnant-woman-assaulted-146 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/pregnant-woman-assaulted-146 Island News Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:46:52 +0000 A major redevelopment at Ryde School will now go ahead after bosses have won a planning appeal. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-school-wins-building-appeal-132 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-school-wins-building-appeal-132 Island News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:24:35 +0000 Red Funnel's new winter ferry timetable commences this weekend. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/red-funnel-reduces-car-ferry-sailings--137 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/red-funnel-reduces-car-ferry-sailings--137 Island News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:37:33 +0000 It's red, has black spots and could be coming to garden near you very soon! http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/the-invasion-of-the-ladybird-133 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/the-invasion-of-the-ladybird-133 Island News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:42:32 +0000 Under 21s are being banned from buying alcohol in Ventnor at weekends. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnors-under-21s-booze-ban--83 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnors-under-21s-booze-ban--83 Island News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:43:32 +0100 An investigation is underway into two burglaries in Ventnor. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnor-suffers-break-ins-126 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnor-suffers-break-ins-126 Island News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:26:21 +0000 Just months after laying off hundreds of Isle of Wight workers, Vestas has recorded massive profits. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/profits-soar-for-wind-turbine-maker-116 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/profits-soar-for-wind-turbine-maker-116 Island News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:45:02 +0000 Shops in Ventnor are being praised for passing a number of underage tests. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnor-shops-pass-underage-tests-124 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/ventnor-shops-pass-underage-tests-124 Island News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:30:17 +0000 Police are trying to trace two guitars which were reported as stolen after a suspected burglary in Lake. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-investigate-alleged-guitar-thefts-117 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/police-investigate-alleged-guitar-thefts-117 Island News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:12:29 +0000 A row's erupted over a 1.5 million pound plan to transform Yarmouth Harbour. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/stormy-waters-for-yarmouth-harbour-plans--108 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/stormy-waters-for-yarmouth-harbour-plans--108 Island News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:08:51 +0000 Police have named the driver who died in Monday's crash near Brading. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/driver-died-of-natural-causes-105 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/driver-died-of-natural-causes-105 Island News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:27:06 +0000 Two men have been charged following an investigation into suspected rogue traders on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/two-charged-for-being-rogue-traders-109 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/two-charged-for-being-rogue-traders-109 Island News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:31:00 +0000 A giant egg has been signed by the Island's MP, Andrew Turner. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-mp-backs-egg-campaign-110 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-mp-backs-egg-campaign-110 Island News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:33:59 +0000 There are 89 registered sex offenders living on the Isle of Wight. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/89-iw-sex-offenders-new-report-102 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/89-iw-sex-offenders-new-report-102 Island News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:10:18 +0000 Swine flu vaccines are due to start arriving on the Island from today (Monday). http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-nhs-ready-for-swine-flu-vaccines-80 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/island-nhs-ready-for-swine-flu-vaccines-80 Island News Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:39:51 +0100 The consultation period for controversial wind farm plans at an Isle of Wight beauty spot has ended, with a near record number of public comments being handed in to the IW Council. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/near-record-comments-on-turbine-plans-95 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/near-record-comments-on-turbine-plans-95 Island News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:41:08 +0100 A new sailing academy is being launched on the Isle of Wight, with the aim of training the country's future sailing stars. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/elite-sailing-academy-launched-93 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/elite-sailing-academy-launched-93 Island News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:36:45 +0100 Poor hygiene standards have left a Newport business counting the costs. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/newport-restaurant-fined-for-poor-hygiene--84 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/newport-restaurant-fined-for-poor-hygiene--84 Island News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:45:59 +0100 An Island company whose order book has just doubled is creating more Island jobs. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sales-double-for-cowes-company-85 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/sales-double-for-cowes-company-85 Island News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:57:54 +0100 It may be dubbed 'Eco Island', but figures show the local authority's carbon footprint has actually increased over the past three years. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/eco-island-council-misses-co2-targets-72 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/eco-island-council-misses-co2-targets-72 Island News Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:40:47 +0100 A 50-year-old walker from Ryde is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after being found lying on the pavement on Sunday. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mystery-over-man-found-with-head-injuries-70 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/mystery-over-man-found-with-head-injuries-70 Island News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:05:58 +0100 An Isle of Wight Councillor has confirmed he’s standing down from the ruling Conservative group. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-arrested-over-alleged-offences-52 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/councillor-arrested-over-alleged-offences-52 Island News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:21:22 +0100 The number of hoax calls to Sea Rescue teams on the Island has almost trebled in the last year. http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/hoax-calls-to-coastguard-more-than-double-48 http://www.iwradio.co.uk/newscentre/island-news/hoax-calls-to-coastguard-more-than-double-48 Island News Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:54:34 +0100