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COUNCILLOR SENTENCED FOR PC ASSAULT
An Isle of Wight councillor has been sentenced for assaulting a police officer.
FIFTH OF WORKFORCE MADE REDUNDANT
Just days after announcing a record contract an Island firm has laid off staff.
THIRD MULTI-MILLION POUND ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EAST COWES FIRM
A third major announcement has been made by East Cowes firm GKN.
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PRODIGY TO HEADLINE SUNDAY AT THE BESTIVAL
The Prodigy have been confirmed to headline Sunday night at this year's Bestival.
ISLAND FIRST IN THE SOUTH TO SCREEN UNDER 50'S
Women under 50 on the Island are the first in the south to be offered breast screening.
FIRE AT ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
Investigations are expected to resume today (Thursday) into a fire at St Mary's Hospital.
BODY FOUND AT PIER
Police have confirmed a body's been recovered from Yarmouth Pier.
ECO-FRIENDLY BREAKTHROUGH LAUNCHED IN SHANKLIN
The Island has been chosen for the launch of a new eco-friendly industrial cleaning solution.
GRIBBLE GUTS COULD HOLD KEY TO GREENER PETROL
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.
ISLANDER FLIES FLAG FOR FEMALE BOXING
An Island-born female boxer is preparing to defend her title at one of the country's biggest multi-sport events.
WOMAN RESCUED FROM HOUSE FIRE
A woman was rescued from her home last night (Tuesday) after a fire started in the kitchen.
RACE AGAINST TIME FOR GRACIE AS DATE FOR OP IS CONFIRMED
Four months to raise £40,000 - that's the challenge ahead for an Island family hoping to improve the life of their daughter.
VOLUNTEERS QUIT OVER COUNCIL CUTS
Half of the volunteers giving advice and information to vulnerable Islanders and their carers at the Riverside Centre have resigned.
FANS WILL HAVE TO WAIT FOR BESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT
An expected announcement over who's headlining this year's Bestival has been delayed.
LEADING ACADEMIC QUESTIONS SCHOOLS RE-ORGANISATION
The motive behind Isle of Wight Council's plans to transform education is being called into question.
HOMEOWNER TRAUMATISED BY BURGLARY
Police have issued a fresh appeal to find a burglar who raided a home in the West Wight.
COASTGUARDS TO STRIKE
Coastguards have announced they're to strike for two days next week.
VENTNOR PONG "RESOLVED": IW COUNCIL
The smell of rotting seaweed is causing people living in Ventnor to feel unwell.
"25 JOBS LOST" AT COMPOSITES FIRM GURIT
Isle of Wight Radio has been told that 25 jobs have been cut from Newport company Gurit.
NEW PERMIT ANNOUNCED FOR LONG STAY CAR PARKS
A new type of parking permit costing up to £500 is being launched from April.
TRAFFIC LIGHT SCHEME COULD "KILL OFF VILLAGES"
The villages of Niton and Whitwell will die if plans to install traffic lights get the go-ahead, according to concerned residents.
DUKE OF KENT TO VISIT THE ISLAND
A royal visitor is arriving on the Island at the end of the month.
SEA ALIEN INVADES COWES
An underwater species that kills marine life has invaded Cowes.
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COUNCIL LEADER CLEARED OVER SWEARING COMPLAINT
No further action is to be taken over the Leader of the Isle of Wight Council swearing outside a public function in Cowes.
HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF POUNDS CONFIRMED FOR ROADS
It has been confirmed that hundreds of millions of pounds will be spent on improving the Island's roads.
WILSON THE WORM PUSHES RECYCLING MESSAGE
An inflatable cinema is helping Sandown children to learn about recycling.
WOMAN HURT IN WHIPPINGHAM BURGLARY
A Whippingham woman has been left with cuts on her body, after she disturbed a burglar near her garden shed.
VENTNOR TOWN MAYOR UNDER INVESTIGATION
Isle of Wight Radio can exclusively reveal that another county and town councillor is under investigation over his alleged behaviour.
SEX OFFENDER SCHEME TO BE WIDENED
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.
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TAX BENEFIT CHEATS COSTING ISLAND £750,000
Benefit cheats who are wrongly claiming council tax discounts are costing the Island over three quarters of a million pounds.
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LEGAL CHALLENGE OVER CHALE PRIMARY CLOSURE
A legal challenge is being mounted over the decision to close Chale Primary.
TICKET TO RYDE - McCARTNEY CONFIRMED FOR FESTIVAL!
Sir Paul McCartney will headline the Sunday night of this year's Isle of Wight Festival.
RISE IN TAXI FARES GETS GO-AHEAD
A rise in taxi fares on the Isle of Wight has been given the go-ahead.
IW TEAM HELP IN POST MORTEM EXAM BACKLOG
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.
YOUTUBE TO SHOWCASE THE BEST OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Social networking sites including YouTube are being used to market the Isle of Wight as a holiday destination.
TOTLAND MAN ACCUSED OF HATE CRIME
A Totland man is due to appear before magistrates on Tuesday, accused of a hate crime.
MILITARY ROAD MOVE WOULD COST UP TO £10M
Moving Military Road away from the eroding coastline could cost up to £10m, that's if it could be done.
OFFICIAL COMPLAINT MADE ABOUT COUNCIL LEADER
Three Isle of Wight Councillors have made a formal complaint about the Leader of the Council.
MISSING MAN FOUND
A man reported as missing has been found safe and well.
COUNCILLOR APOLOGISES FOR HIS ACTIONS
An Isle of Wight Councillor is apologising for his actions.
TOURIST ATTRACTION IN ADMINISTRATION
It has been confirmed that Island tourist attraction Butterfly World has gone into administration.
DEBT HIT POMPEY TO ENTER ADMINISTRATION
Administrators will move into debt-ridden Portsmouth Football Club after the Premier League side failed to find a buyer willing to invest.
ROXY MUSIC 'FERRY' TO THE BESTIVAL!
Roxy Music will be taking a "ferry" to the Island this September.
CUTS FOR THE VULNERABLE & A HIKE IN COUNCIL TAX
£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.
FUTURE OF RIVERSIDE CENTRE IN QUESTION
The future of one of the Island's best known centres for people with disabilities is under threat.
YACHTSMAN FOUND SAFE AND WELL
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.
POLICE BELIEVE MISSING MAN COULD BE ON THE ISLAND
Police in Essex believe a man who has been missing since the 19th of February could be on the Isle of Wight.
MORE EROSION ON MILITARY ROAD
The recent wet weather has caused a new section of the Military Road to erode away.
LAST MINUTE CHANGES TO BUDGET PROPOSALS
The IW Council's ruling Conservative group is putting forward last minute changes to its controversial budget proposals.
SECOND MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR GKN
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.
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*UPDATED* IW COUNCIL LEADER REGRETS USE OF LANGUAGE
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council says he regrets using language he wouldn't normally use in public.
TAXI FARES COULD INCREASE AROUND 8%
Plans to increase taxi fares on the Island have been broadly welcomed.
MORE ACTS CONFIRMED FOR FESTIVAL
The mighty Editors, The Courteeners, Reef, Noah and the Whale, Devendra Banhart and The Coronas have been added to the Festival this year.
'UNPROVOKED' ATTACK AT BUS STATION
A 22-year-old man has been left with cuts and bruising after an "unprovoked" attack at Newport Bus Station.
GKN WINS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT
East Cowes based GKN Aerospace has been selected to design and manufacture the winglet for a new aircraft.
WOMAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
A 21-year-old Newport woman has been charged in relation to an assault on a man on Saturday.
SUSPENDED COUNCILLOR GIVES UP ALLOWANCES
Former Council Leader, Andy Sutton, has volunteered to have his allowances stopped during his suspension.
DAIRY CREST HOMES PLAN RESUBMITTED
The old Dairy Crest site in Newport could, once again, be turned into a new housing development.
IW UNEMPLOYMENT UP NEARLY 300
The number of people out of work on the Island has gone up again.
DESTROYERS IN ISLAND SEA TRIALS
The Navy's new Type-45 destroyers have been undergoing sea trials off the Isle of Wight.
WHITE LION MAKES TRACKS AT IW ZOO
One of the rarest animals in the world has arrived at an Island attraction.
ALDI APPROVED FOR BAE SYSTEMS SITE
Plans for a budget supermarket on the outskirts of Cowes have been approved.
COUNTY HALL PROTEST OVER PLANNED CUTS TO VULNERABLE SERVICES
The families of vulnerable Islanders are taking to the steps of County Hall over proposed budget cuts on Wednesday afternoon.
EXTRA COPPERS TO PROTECT FRONTLINE POLICING
Islanders will be paying an extra 8p more on average for policing next year.
NEW FERRIES WERE "UNLAWFUL" BUT WILL CONTINUE
Introducing larger ferries on the Yarmouth to Lymington route was "unlawful" and breached habitat protection rules.
TWO CHARGED WITH COWES ROBBERY
Two men have been charged by police investigating a robbery in Cowes on Friday.
HIGH PAID COUNCIL WORKERS SHOULD HELP PREVENT CUTS
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.
WARRANT OUT FOR MAN ORIGINALLY FROM IW
A warrant for the arrest of a man, originally from the Isle of Wight, has been issued by police in Hertfordshire.
APPEAL AFTER COWES ASSAULT
Detectives investigating allegations of blackmail are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a man in Cowes on Friday.
LADIES NIGHT AT THE FESTIVAL
Friday night in the Big Top at this year's Festival will be ladies' night.
FAMILY APPEAL TO HELP FIND MISSING MAN
A family from Christchurch believe a man who went missing last month could be on the Isle of Wight.
RATES HIKE THREATENS COWES BUSINESS
A massive hike in rates has forced the owner of an independent Cowes greengrocers out of business.
10,000 ISLANDERS MISS OUT ON ALLOWANCES
Thousands of Islanders are living in cold homes without proper insulation because they're not claiming benefits they're entitled to.
FORMER LEADER SUSPENDED FROM CONSERVATIVE PARTY
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.
THOUSANDS SPENT ON STANDARDS INVESTIGATION
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.
VULNERABLE ISLANDERS "DISTRESSED" AT RISK TO SUPPORT WORKERS
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.
RNLI TO BENEFIT FROM COWES WEEK
Cowes Week organisers have once again chosen the RNLI as their official charity.
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TOP COUNCILLORS VOTE TO PRESS AHEAD WITH BUDGET CUTS
Seven of the Island's most influential Councillors agreed last night (Tuesday) to press ahead with massive cuts in the budget.
MOTORIST DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL
A motorist who suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on the outskirts of Ryde just three weeks ago has been discharged from hospital.
UNION "PLEASED" AFTER IW COUNCIL TALKS
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.
ALDI STORE SET FOR COWES
Plans for a budget supermarket on the outskirts of Cowes are set to be approved next week.
BODY REPORTED OFF SANDOWN PIER
Rescue crews have been launched to investigate reports of a body in the sea near Sandown Pier.
PARKING PERMIT SALE SUSPENDED AHEAD OF BUDGET DECISION
Sales of the Island's residents parking permits has been suspended.
BYPASS FOR VENTNOR & NITON
A Niton and Whitwell bypass could be built as part of plans to replace Undercliff Drive.
APOLOGY AND ASSURANCE GIVEN TO LABOUR CANDIDATE
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.
VALUABLE BIKES STOLEN FROM NEWPORT
A rare, custom built mountain bike worth two thousand pounds has been stolen from a garden shed in Newport.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN EAST COWES
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in East Cowes.
FISHERMAN RESCUED FROM SINKING BOAT
A fisherman's been rescued after his boat sank south of the Isle of Wight.
RACE FOR LIFE REINSTATED
Isle of Wight Radio can confirm that Cancer Research have reinstated their Race for Life on the Island.
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HEATED MEETING OVER COUNCIL CUTS
There has been a heated exchange between voluntary organisations that look after vulnerable Islanders and the Isle of Wight Council.
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RIBEX SECURED BY NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL
The future of the RIBEX Powerboat Show is secure, thanks to a new sponsorship deal with Suzuki Marine.
UNCONFIRMED REPORT OF YOUTH WITH GUN
Police are appealing for information after an unconfirmed report of a youth carrying what appeared to be a gun in Bembridge.
UNION'S NO CONFIDENCE VOTE IN COUNCIL LEADERS
Unison union members have declared overwhelmingly that they have no confidence in the current leadership at the Isle of Wight Council.
FIGHT TO SAVE HISTORIC VESSEL
Campaigners fighting to save an historic Island vessel say they fear there are only days left before she's broken up.
BESTIVAL GOES ALL DIZZEE!
The first acts for this year's Isle of Wight Bestival have been confirmed.
FOUR MORE ACTS CONFIRMED FOR FESTIVAL
Four more acts have been confirmed for this year's Isle of Wight Festival.
RECORD YEAR FOR INDEPENDENT LIFEBOATS
It has been the busiest year on record for the Island's independent lifeboats.
NEW OUTLOOK FOR BEAUTY SPOT
A West Wight beauty spot has been made even more beautiful.
COUNCIL ACCUSED OF MIS-MANAGEMENT OVER FINANCES
"Gross mis-management of council finances" is the accusation from Labour Councillor Geoff Lumley over the Isle of Wight Council's proposed budget.
ISLAND'S MP 'SHOCKED' OVER IRAQ INQUIRY EVIDENCE
Tony Blair misled Parliament over the Iraq war, according to the Island's MP.
THIEVES STEAL FROM IW CHARITY
Heartless theives have stolen hundreds of pounds worth of building materials from a Shanklin-based charity.
FORMER IW COUNCILLOR PASSES AWAY
Former long-standing County Councillor and former Isle of Wight Council Chairman John Effemey has died at the age of 80.
HUNDREDS TAKE UP SCRAPPAGE SCHEME
Hundreds of Islanders have taken part in the Government's car scrappage scheme, which is due to finish at the end of February.
RARE INSECT LARVA FOUND IN IW RIVER
A rare insect larva has been found in an Isle of Wight river for the first time.
POPULAR BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR HAITI CHARITY GIG
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.
THOUSANDS RAISED FOR ISLAND'S RNLI RESCUE TEAMS
A special fundraising day in aid of the Island's RNLI sea rescue teams raised thousands of pounds over the weekend.
GAS MAIN RUPTURED IN RYDE: HOMEOWNERS EVACUATED
The Island's emergency services are at the scene of a gas incident in Ryde.
ISLANDERS URGED TO GIVE BLOOD
The Island's blood stocks are running low.
"DROP IN TO DROP THEM IN IT"
Scammers are being targeted in a new anti-fraud campaign.
IMPROVEMENTS AHEAD FOR IW FIRE STATIONS
Ryde is to be better protected against fires, as the town's fire station becomes crewed with full-time firefighters.
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STUDENT SAVED BY STAFF BACK AT SCHOOL
A Ryde High student, whose heart stopped beating at least six times during a football match, is preparing to go back to school.
THUMBS UP FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT
A staggering 97.8% of people who live on the Isle of Wight think it is a good place to live.
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BIFFY FOR IW FESTIVAL
Another act has been confirmed for this year's Isle of Wight Festival.
CALLS TO END FERRY OBJECTIONS
It is understood that plans by Wightlink to slow down erosion of Lymington's salt marshes are considered sufficient.
FURTHER FALLS ON "VITAL LINK" COASTAL ROAD
There are repeated calls for urgent action to stop a section of the Military Road falling into the sea.
TEAROOM PLANS CONCERN LOCALS
Plans to replace a Godshill attraction have been met with concern from local residents.
GREEN SPACE COULD BE USED FOR GP SURGERY
A green space in Wootton could be sold to make way for a new doctor's surgery.
FAMILY PAY TRIBUTE TO EMILY
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".
TWO NOW DEAD AFTER MILITARY ROAD CRASH
Police have confirmed the motorcyclist who was involved in Sunday's Military road crash has died.
MAN CHARGED AFTER WOOTTON ARMED ROBBERY
Police have charged a man after an armed robbery at the Spar shop on the High Street in Wootton last Friday.
IW BUILDING FIRM WINS £3m ORDERS
An Isle of Wight construction firm is bucking the national building industry forecast that it could take another year to come out of recession.
MORE LOCAL CONTROL AT YARMOUTH HARBOUR DELAYED
Moves by Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners to take more local control have been delayed, after local concerns about the plans sparked a Public Inquiry.
MORE CRIMES BEING SOLVED
Latest figures show one third of all crimes on the Island have been solved by police.
COUNCIL LEADER: "YOU CAN TRUST US"
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.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER ARMED ROBBERY
Island police have issued a fresh appeal for more information about Friday's armed robbery.
ONE DEAD AND ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN COLLISION
A woman's died and a man's in intensive care following a collision on the Military road yesterday lunchtime (Sunday).
MORE A&E CONSULTANTS TO IMPROVE "UNSAFE" STAFFING LEVELS
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.
STREET PASTORS PRAISED FOLLOWING DROP IN VIOLENT CRIME
A group of volunteers have been praised for helping to reduce crime in an Island town.
BUSY 2009 FOR SEA RESCUE TEAMS
The Island's RNLI sea rescue teams rescued a total of 141 people in 2009.
FORMER IW COUNCIL LEADER SUSPENDED
Former Isle of Wight Council Leader, Councillor Andy Sutton, has been suspended from being a member of the local authority for six months.
DAMNING REPORT REVEALS FAILINGS AT VENTNOR WINTER GARDENS
An Investigation into the running of Ventnor's Winter Gardens has revealed serious failings in the financial and operational control at the venue.
APPEAL PLANNED FOR CHEVERTON DOWN WIND FARM
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.
POLICE WARNING ABOUT KEEPING PIN NUMBER SAFE
Islanders who've left their PIN numbers near their credit cards have become victims of several burglaries.
SHADOW HEALTH SECRETARY CALLS FOR 111
Getting access to simple health information is often difficult and confusing.
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO FOUR CAR CRASH
An investigation's underway into a car crash on the Duel Carriageway in Newport.
BOOST TO DENTAL SERVICES
Over 12,000 Islanders are to get better access to an NHS dentist, as two new practices have officially opened in Freshwater and Ryde.
BETTER EVIDENCE FROM NEW CCTV CONTROL ROOM
Better evidence can now be collected from the Island's upgraded CCTV control room, according to Isle of Wight police.
JOBLESS CLAIMS INCREASE
The number of people out of work claiming benefits on the Isle of Wight has increased since last month.
OPEN VERDICT INTO TEENAGER'S DEATH
An open verdict has been recorded at the inquest into the death of Island teenager Luke Cowan.
DEAD LAKE WOMAN NAMED
A woman who was found dead at her Lake home on Saturday has been named by police.
NOROVIRUS BACK AT HOSPITAL
Health bosses at St Mary's Hospital are battling a second outbreak of the bug Novovirus.
DRIVER "STILL CRITICAL" IN SOUTHAMPTON
The driver involved in yesterday's (Monday) crash on Smallbrook Lane remains in 'a critical but stable' condition.
CAR ON SIDE AT YAVERLAND
Emergency services have been at the scene of a crash involving one car at Yaverland.
COUNCIL TOLD TO RATION SALT USAGE
A number of Island roads won't be gritted even if it's icy.
IW TOURISM PROSPECTS GOOD
Encouraging visitors to the Isle of Wight to stay for longer will be a key challenge for the tourism industry over the next year.
FORMER COUNCILLOR BANNED FOR TWO YEARS
A former Isle of Wight County Councillor has been banned from office for two years.
FLOATING BRIDGE STILL OUT OF ACTION
The Cowes floating bridge is still out of action, after a 34-year-old part failed.
COUNCIL ADMITS ROADS ARE 'POOR'
Isle of Wight Council has conceded some of the Island's roads are in a poor condition.
ELDERLY MAN RELEASED WITHOUT CHARGE
An 88-year-old man who'd been arrested by police on suspicion of murder has been released without charge.
CALLS FOR IW COUNCIL SNOW INQUIRY
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.
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PASSENGERS ANGRY AT RED FUNNEL
Commuters have vented their anger at Red Funnel branding the service "poor and disorganised".
ISLAND ROTARY RALLIES FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
A massive international aid operation is underway to prevent a humanitarian disaster in earthquake-hit Haiti.
SAFETY AUDIT INTO FRESHWATER LANE
Campaigners have welcomed news that a safety audit into large buses using a West Wight lane is to be carried out.
IW TAX OFFICE TO CLOSE
Revenue and Customs have confirmed that it is closing its Newport office.
FAST CAT COLLIDES WITH RYDE PIER
A Wightlink ferry has collided with Ryde Pier.
CHALE PRIMARY FEDERATION "NOT VIABLE": IW COUNCIL
It looks as if a last ditch attempt to save an Island primary school from closure has failed.
ISLAND GCSE RESULTS LAG BEHIND
GCSE students on the Island are still lagging behind their national counterparts.
POLICE NAMED UK'S MOST GAY-FRIENDLY FORCE
Hampshire Constabulary has been named the UK's most gay-friendly police force by gay campaigning charity, Stonewall, for the third year running.
ALL SCHOOLS DUE TO OPEN WEDNESDAY
All schools on the Island should be open on Wednesday.
BUS SERVICE INFO FOR WEDNESDAY
Southern Vectis has issued the latest information for its services on Wednesday
ABANDONED VEHICLES VANDALISED
An investigation is underway into three reports of criminal damage to vehicles abandoned during the snow on the Isle of Wight.
SCHOOLS OPEN FOR TUESDAY
All schools, apart from one, are expected to open today (Tuesday), according to IW Council.
FOOTPATHS NEXT TO BE GRITTED
Key footways in some of the Island's main towns are due to be gritted.
HEALTH SERVICES RETURN TO NORMAL
Health services on the Isle of Wight are returning to normal as the weather looks set to improve.
SOUTHERN VECTIS / WIGHTBUS SERVICES FOR TUESDAY
The following information has been released about bus services for Tuesday.
APPEAL FOR JEWELLERY OWNERS TO COME FORWARD
Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information to help find the owners of jewellery that is suspected of being stolen.
BUS SERVICES FOR MONDAY
Here's a list of the latest Southern Vectis bus services that are running today (Monday 11th Jan)
***ADVICE FOR EXAM STUDENTS FOR MONDAY***
Southern Vectis says "It's unlikely that school transport will be able to be provided on Monday from numerous parts of the Island".
APPEAL FOR TEACHERS TO HELP NHS
The Isle of Wight's NHS is appealing for teachers for help.
URGENT APPEAL: DON'T GO NEAR FROZEN WATERWAYS
Police and IW Council are issuing a joint appeal for youngsters to not play near frozen waterways.
SCHOOLS DECISIONS DUE SUNDAY NIGHT / MONDAY MORNING
Decisions about whether schools will re-open on Monday will be made on Sunday evening and early Monday morning.
WARNING TO PEDESTRIANS ON PAVEMENTS
A&E services at St Mary's have again been inundated with cases of people slipping over on the Ice.
LATEST ADVICE ON ABANDONED VEHICLES
Fresh advice is being offered to motorists who may have abandoned their vehicles in the extreme weather.
AMBULANCES FREED BY IW FARMERS
Three ambulances have had to be rescued after getting stuck in treacherous conditions on Island roads.
ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR A THIRD DAY
All schools across the Island are closed for a third day because of the extreme weather.
ISLANDERS REMEMBER 1960s SNOWFALL
Islanders have been telling us their memories of the last time it snowed heavily on the Isle of Wight.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT RUNNING LIMITED SERVICES (FRIDAY)
Public transport is again running a very limited service as the Island's road network still suffers from icy conditions (Friday).
LATEST HEALTH ADVICE (FRIDAY)
The following is the latest advice from NHS Isle of Wight.
ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICES OPEN
Adult social service offices are open during normal office hours.
SNOW CAUSES CHAOS ON THE ISLAND
Snow has caused chaos on the Isle of Wight, with roads becoming impassable and emergency services stretched to the limit.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR SNOW
The Met Office is warning of heavy snow for the Isle of Wight later today (Tuesday) and tomorrow.
BUS COMPANY'S SNOW ADVICE TO CUSTOMERS
Bus company Southern Vectis has issued the following guidance to its customers ahead of the predicted heavy snow on the Island.
WEST COWES FIRM WINS £2M ORDER
A lucrative contract has been won by a West Cowes company.
IW HOUSE PRICES RISE 152% IN TEN YEARS
House prices on the Isle of Wight have seen the biggest increase over the last decade in the whole South East region.
£400,000 MADE IN PARKING CHARGES AT HOSPITAL
Hospital bosses at St Mary's are making more than £400,000 every year by charging people to park.
ISLANDERS IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST
The Isle of Wight's celebrating those who've been rewarded in the New Years Honours list.
SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN CALLED OFF
A search operation for a missing man has been called off.
PROLIFIC GRAFFITI OFFENDER BROUGHT TO JUSTICE
A prolific graffiti offender has been brought to justice by police in Ryde.
FAMILY FUN DAY CANCELLED
A family fun day, which has been running in Sandown for the last 16 years, has had to be cancelled at the last minute.
FRESH APPEAL OVER SUSPECTED LAKE ARSON
Police are renewing an appeal for information after a suspected arson in Lake on the Isle of Wight.
SANDOWN MAN DENIES MURDER
A Sandown man has pleaded not guilty to murder.
AROUND 50 RAPES ON THE IOW LAST YEAR
A campaign's been launched aimed at cutting down on the 50 rapes reported on the Island last year.
IKEA RECALLS CHILDREN'S HIGH CHAIR
IKEA is recalling a high chair after a child fell through it and suffered bruised legs.
RECORD NUMBERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE APPRENTICESHIPS
A record number of people on the Island completed an apprecticeship in the last academic year.
SECOND COUNCILLOR BREACHED CODE
The former Deputy Leader of the Isle of Wight Council has been found to have breached the code of conduct.
AMBULANCE CREWS INUNDATED WITH COLD WEATHER EMERGENCIES
Ambulance crews have been inundated with 999 calls after freezing weather conditions caused chaos on the Island's roads.
CHALE GREEN AWARDED HALF A MILLION POUNDS
The community of Chale Green has been awarded £500,000 to help lower carbon emissions in the village.
PLANE FLIPS ON RUNWAY
Two people are recovering this morning (Sunday) after a plane crash in Sandown.
MORE DISRUPTION FOR FERRY PASSENGERS
Passengers using Wightlink's Fast Cats between Ryde and Portsmouth are facing more disruption today (Sunday) and tomorrow (Monday).
FATHER WARNS AGAINST "LEGAL HIGH" DRUGS SAYING THEY'RE A "LEGAL LIE"
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.
POLICE INVESTIGATE INDECENT ASSAULT IN RYDE
A thirty nine year old woman has told police how she had to bite a man in the face to stop him harassing her.
3000 YR OLD DAGGER DONATED TO ISLAND MUSEUM
A Bronze Age dagger found by a metal detectorist has been donated to the Museum of Island History.
MP REPAYS WRONGLY CLAIMED EXPENSE
The Island's MP, Andrew Turner, has had to repay nearly £700 after wrongly claiming for mortgage insurance.
GRAFFITI COSTING THOUSANDS OF POUNDS TO REMOVE
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.
BOAT STOLEN FROM WOOTTON BRIDGE
Police are investigating reports that a boat's been stolen from an address in Wootton Bridge.
PAN 850-HOMES APPROVED: 11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
Newport is to get a major new housing development.
FESTIVE MISERY FOR FERRY PASSENGERS
Passengers using Wightlink's car ferry between Fishbourne and Portsmouth are facing three days of disruption.
ZERO TOLERANCE CRACKDOWN ON SHOPLIFTERS
Those thinking of stealing from shops on the Island over Christmas are being warned they will be caught.
FIRE AT YOUTH CLUB
The ground floor of a building used for a youth club in Newport has been destroyed by fire.
FERRY COURT CASE DECISION NOT BEFORE XMAS
Wightlink has denied failing to properly consult the public about its new boats on the Yarmouth to Lymington route.
RESTRICTED VISITING TIMES TO REMAIN IN FORCE
Restricted visiting times at St Mary's Hospital will remain in force until next February following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.
MORE ACTS REVEALED FOR FESTIVAL
More acts have been revealed for next year's Isle of Wight Festival.
GRITTERS AT THE READY FOR FREEZING TEMPERATURES
There's enough salt to grit the roads on the Isle of Wight for at least the next 20 days.
FERRY CASE BEGINS IN HIGH COURT
A judicial review into how Wightlink introduced its new ferries between Yarmouth and Lymington has started at the High Court in London today (Monday).
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POLICE HUNT MAN AFTER SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT IN COWES
Parents and Children across the Island are being reminded about the dangers of speaking to strangers following a suspicious incident in Cowes.
BARN GUTTED BY FIRE
Investigations are set to resume into a fire that's completely gutted a converted barn in Whitwell.
SPECIAL SPORTS EVENT POSTPONED
A sporting event on the Isle of Wight has been postponed indefinitely.
8 YEARS FOR ATTACK THAT LEFT MAN PARALYSED
An Island man has been jailed for eight years, for an assault that left his victim disabled.
GAME MACHINE BROKEN INTO ON BOAT
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).
BRAGG DONATES GUITARS TO ISLAND INMATES
Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg has been visiting inmates at HMP Isle of Wight.
TAXI FARES OUT FOR CONSULTATION
Proposed new taxi fares for the Island are going out to public consultation tomorrow (Friday).
850 HOMES FOR PAN LIKELY TO BE APPROVED
Plans for nearly 850 homes at Pan are being recommended for approval by officers at the Isle of Wight Council.
NOT ENOUGH CRASHES FOR SAFETY AUDIT ON RURAL ROAD
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.
HOW WELL ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
Islanders can now check the quality of their local public services online.
FLATS EVACUATED AFTER FIRE IN LAKE
People living in a block of flats had to be evacuated last night (Tuesday) because of a neighbouring shed fire.
NO DRUGS FOUND IN FRESHWATER RAID
Police have revealed no arrests were made during a drugs raid on a property in Freshwater.
NO DECISION OVER SECOND COUNCILLOR'S STANDARDS CASE
No decision has been reached over whether a second Isle of Wight Councillor breached the code of conduct.
£3.5m AWARDED TO VESTAS BLADES
Vestas Technology on the Isle of Wight has been awarded £3.5m to expand its new research and development centre.
NOROVIRUS BATTLE CONTINUES A WEEK ON: SIX WARDS AFFECTED
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.
PARKING TICKET MACHINES GET SMARTWATER
A new technology is being installed in Island parking meters to catch thieves.
DRUGS WARRANT IN FRESHWATER
Officers from the police's Isle of Wight Priority Crime Unit have executed a drugs warrant at a property in Freshwater.
SANDOWN MAN ARRESTED OVER RAPE ALLEGATION
A Sandown man has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
ISLAND PRIMARY WINS NATIONAL COMPETITION
Godshill Primary has beaten off competition from thousands of other schools in the UK to win a prestigious award.
RESCUE CREW CALLED TO YACHT FIRE
A rescue team from Cowes RNLI was called to a yacht that was on fire in the Solent yesterday (Sunday).
FORMER DEPUTY LEADER TO FACE ADJUDICATION PANEL
The former deputy leader of Isle of Wight Council is expected at the Island's law courts this morning (Monday).
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MINI-WIND FARM REJECTED
Plans for three 125 metre wind turbines at Cheverton Down have been rejected tonight (Thursday).
POLICE INVESTIGATE MALE SEX ASSAULT
Police are investigating claims that a man has been sexually assaulted in Newport.
WOMAN INJURED IN BUS COLLISION
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a collision with a bus in the bus lane in the centre of Newport.
BEMBRIDGE HOUSE BOAT IN DANGER OF SINKING
Fire crews are trying to save a houseboat which is in danger of sinking in Bembridge Harbour.
NON URGENT OPERATIONS CANCELLED AT ST MARY'S
Non urgent routine admissions to St Mary's Hospital have been temporarily suspended as health bosses continue to battle an outbreak of Norovirus.
D-DAY FOR CHEVERTON WIND TURBINE PLAN
One of the most controversial planning applications ever seen on the Isle of Wight is set to be decided on Thursday evening.
HOUSING CHARITY WARNS OF SEVERE SHORTAGE
It could take almost 12 years to house everyone on the Island's housing waiting list.
PUTTING OUT RUBBISH TOO EARLY COULD LEAD TO £75 FINE
Putting out your rubbish too early could lead to a £75.
MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSING A GUN
A man from Yarmouth has been charged with possession of a gun with intent to cause "fear of violence" with it.
COUNCILLOR RE-BAILED BY POLICE
An Isle of Wight councillor has been re-bailed by police until next year.
CABBIES FACE ANXIOUS WAIT OVER FARE RISE
The public is to be consulted about whether Island taxi fares should go up.
ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLS GET BETTER RESULTS
More Island middle school students have achieved expected or better results in Key Stage 2 tests than last year.
CAPTURED SAILORS RELEASED
A Gurnard man who helped train one of the sailors detained by Iran says he's hoping for their safe return.
NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK AT ST MARY'S
A hospital ward at St Mary's has been closed off following an outbreak of Norovirus.
COUNCIL WORKERS STAGE INDUSTRIAL ACTION
More than 150 council workers are staging industrial action this morning in a row over expenses.
BUS STATION DEATH INQUEST OPENED
An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a man whose body was found at Newport bus station.
BROTHERS DENY MISLEADING LAPLAND CUSTOMERS
Two brothers behind a Christmas Lapland attraction, which received dozens of complaints from Islanders, have denied misleading customers.
IW PHARMACIES FIRST TO OFFER HIV BLOOD SPOT TEST
Pharmacies on the Isle of Wight are the first in the country to offer HIV testing.
MYSTERY OVER BUS STATION BODY
It's not yet known how a man found at Newport Bus Station died.
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JAY-Z & THE STROKES, PLUS BLONDIE, & PINK: IOW FESTIVAL 2010
Jay-Z, The Strokes, Blondie, Pink, Orbital and Squeeze have been booked for next year's Isle of Wight Festival.
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FESTIVE CRACKDOWN ON DRINK & DRUG DRIVERS
Extra Police officers will out in force over the Christmas and New Year period to catch drink and drug drivers on the Island.
WALKERS BREAK WALK THE WIGHT RECORD
Walkers taking part in a major event for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice have raised the most money in its history.
LIB DEM COUNCILLOR DUE IN COURT
An Isle of Wight Councillor is expected at court later.
ONE ARREST AS CAMPAIGNERS MOVED ON
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
TURBINES COULD STILL BE BUILT AT CHEVERTON
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.
125 POTENTIAL JOB LOSSES: BAE SYSTEMS
A third of the current workforce at an Island defence company look set to lose their jobs.
WOMAN CLAIMS SHE WAS RAPED IN RYDE
It has been alleged a woman was raped in Ryde.
IW COUNCILLOR CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
An Isle of Wight Councillor has been charged with assaulting a police officer.
WATER BILLS TO RISE
Water bills on the Isle of Wight are set to rise by 5%.
BODY FOUND IN NEWPORT
A man's body been found at Newport Bus Station.
EMERGENCY TREATEMENT FOR TEENAGER AFTER FREAK ACCIDENT
A teenager's been given emergency treatment overnight at St Mary's hospital after an accident on her bike.
THOUSANDS OF POUNDS CLAWED BACK FROM IW SCHOOLS
Tens of thousands of pounds are being clawed back from Island schools, ahead of the two-tier reorganisation.
ROUNDABOUT CAMPAIGNERS PREPARE FOR EVICTION
Climate change protestors camped on the roundabout outside the former Vestas plant in Newport are preparing for a visit from the bailiffs.
COUNCILLOR QUITS SCRUTINY CHAIR
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.
SHOREWELL TURBINE PLANS RECOMMENDED FOR REFUSAL
Council planners are recommending that proposals for three wind turbines in an area of outstanding natural beauty should be refused.
IW BOASTS FOUR STAR LOOS
Three more of the Island's public toilets have been given prestigious Loo of the Year awards.
£1000-A-DAY CONSULTANTS 'MUST END'
It has been revealed that some consultants working for the Isle of Wight Council are costing £1000 a day.
HOMEOWNERS WARNED OVER FAKE COUNCIL TAX REFUND SCAM
A scam, which involves suspicious phone calls promising council tax refunds, is targeting residents on the Isle of Wight.
CHURCHMAN ASKED TO RESIGN SCRUTINY CHAIR ROLE
A councillor found guilty of bringing the Isle of Wight Council into disrepute has been asked to resign.
NEW FLEET OF GRITTERS ARRIVES ON THE IOW
A new fleet of gritting trucks have arrived on the Island.
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EAST COWES WAITROSE PLANS APPROVED
Plans for a new Waitrose store in East Cowes have been approved.
MAGIC ROUNDABOUT PROTESTORS TOLD TO MOVE ON
Climate change protestors occupying a roundabout outside the former Vestas plan in Newport will have to leave.
MORE WIGHTLINK FERRIES CANCELLED
There are more problems on Wightlink's sailings.
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STICKY PROBLEM ON ESPLANADES TACKLED
A sticky problem is being cleaned up, thanks to a new scheme by the Isle of Wight Council.
APPEAL FOR LORRY DRIVER TO COME FORWARD
The driver of a flatbed lorry on the Island is being hunted by police who are trying to find out more about a crash.
COUNCIL TIPPED OFF ABOUT FLYTIPPER
An eagle-eyed member of the public has been thanked for helping catch a fly-tipper near Sandown.
CASH INJECTION TO TACKLE ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Tens of thousands of pounds has been allocated to the Isle of Wight to tackle anti-social behaviour.
WOMAN SURVIVES CLIFF FALL
A woman has survived a 30-metre fall down cliffs at Shanklin.
BABIES RETURN TO NEONATAL UNIT AFTER FIRE
St Mary's Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is getting back to normal, after a fire on Friday night.
SEAFRONT WORK "DAMAGING TRADE"
Businesses along Ventnor seafront claim trade is suffering because of improvement works to the Esplanade.
WIND TURBINE PLAN D-DAY CONFIRMED
A date and venue have been confirmed for one of the most controversial planning decisions the Isle of Wight has ever seen.
FUEL SPILL AFFECTS 'MANY' ROADS: POLICE
Police are urging motorists to take extra care, after what appears to be a large fuel spill affecting many Island roads.
RESIDENTS' CONCERNS OVER CONCRETE PLANT PLANS
Residents are campaigning against plans for a concrete batching plant in East Cowes.
PEDESTRIAN HURT IN APSE HEATH CRASH
A pedestrian has been taken to St Mary's Hospital after a collision with a car in Apse Heath.
BESTIVAL WINS MAJOR AWARD
Bestival has won a major national award.
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FERRY INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER SOLENT DRAMA
An investigation is underway after a Red Funnel ferry's door flung open and two windows smashed in the middle of the Solent.
DRINK DRIVER "NOT TOLD OF RIGHTS" CLEARED
The High Court has overturned an Isle of Wight man's drink drive conviction.
IW WINS NOKIA CHRISTMAS COMPETITION
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.
COUNCILLOR CHURCHMAN BROUGHT AUTHORITY INTO DISREPUTE
An Isle of Wight Councillor has been found guilty of bringing her authority into disrepute.
TWO CHARGED WITH GROWING CANNABIS
Two East Cowes men have been charged with growing cannabis.
£5M BID TO KICK-START 800 HOME PAN DEVELOPMENT
Millions of pounds is being bid for, in a bid to kick start the flagging Pan redevelopment scheme.
UNLIMTED FREE BUS TRAVEL FOR THE OVER 60'S SCRAPPED
Free bus travel for the over 60's before 9:30am and after 11:00pm has been scrapped by the Council.
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70% OF ISLANDERS WITH LUNG DISEASE ARE UNAWARE
An estimated 70% of Islanders suffering a debilitating lung disease are unaware they have the condition.
DRAIN DEATH A TRAGIC ACCIDENT
A coroner has ruled the death of an Island man who fell down a drain and suffocated was a tragic accident.
ONE-STOP HEALTH CENTRE PROMISES ONE HOUR WAIT
A one-stop treatment centre is being opened at St Mary's Hospital on Wednesday, with the aim of seeing patients within one hour.
CAR WINDSCREENS SMASHED IN CARISBROOKE
Vandals have again targeted a number of cars in the Carisbrooke area of Newport.
ELLEN'S DAMAGED BOAT IN PORT
Dame Ellen MacArthur's yacht which suffered major damage in a transatlantic race has been towed into port.
SHORWELL TURBINE PLAN TO BE DECIDED IN A FORTNIGHT
A provisional date has been set to decide one of the Isle of Wight's most controversial planning applications in years.
TOWN COUNCIL TO BE INVESTIGATED
An Investigation's been launched into Ventnor's Winter Gardens and other aspects of Ventnor Town Council since 2002.
APPEAL OVER WHITE VAN ALLEGED DANGEROUS DRIVING
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.
MORE SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR 2012, CLAIMS UNION
The UK's largest teaching union has criticised Isle of Wight Council's education plans as "disorganised and lacking in detail".
SALVAGE OPERATION TO SAVE ELLEN'S YACHT
A salvage operation is underway to rescue one of Isle of Wight sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur's yachts.
CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH FOR IW BEACHES
Most of the Isle of Wight's beaches have an excellent quality of bathing water, according to the latest test results.
**FERRY CANCELLATIONS**
Ferry firm Wightlink has cancelled a number of crossings this week because of "operational reasons".
HOUSE FIRE IN EAST COWES
A man has been treated for the effects of inhaling smoke after a house fire in East Cowes.
COUNCILLORS TO FACE ADJUDICATION PANAL
A group of Island Councillors accused of misconduct, bullying and lobbying are expected to face hearings this week.
WOMAN RESCUED FROM CARAVAN IN STORM
A woman was rescued from her Caravan on Friday night during strong winds and heavy rain.
SPONSOR WALKS OUT ON FESTIVAL
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival has lost its main sponsor after a six year association.
MOBILE MAST BAN IS OVERTURNED
A ban on mobile phone masts on Isle of Wight Council buildings has been overturned.
PARENTS WARNED OVER PLAYGROUND SEX CRAZE
An Island mother is warning other parents about a playground craze which promotes underage sex.
PROMINENT ISLANDERS SUPPORT CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN
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.
LAST MINUTE REPRIEVE FOR THEATRES
Two Isle of Wight theatres have been given a last minute reprieve after being threatened with closure.
IOW: "MOST IMPORTANT AREA FOR BATS"
The Isle of Wight has been identified as the most important area for woodland bats in Europe.
APPEAL AFTER SHOP WINDOWS SMASHED
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after shop windows were smashed in Shanklin High Street.
COUNCIL NETS £4M IN PARKING CHARGES
The Island's Council pocketed nearly £4m in parking fees and fines in just one year.
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IW REMEMBERS ITS FALLEN HEROES
A two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day has been observed on the Isle of Wight.
MORE JOB CUTS AT THE COUNCIL
200 more jobs are to go as the Isle of Wight Council looks to plug a major financial hole.
MORE CARS VANDALISED
There has been another spate of vandalism to cars on the Isle of Wight.
PHONE GIANT LEAVES IOW OUT IN THE COLD!
The company's catchphrase is "Connecting People", but phone giant Nokia isn't 'connecting' to the Isle of Wight.
UNEMPLOYMENT RISES AGAIN
The number of people without a job on the Island has increased again.
CHARITY CLAIMS RISE IN VIOLENT OFFENCES BY WOMEN
Around 250 young Islanders were convicted of violent offences last year.
COUNCIL LEADER SAYS NO TO 2010 PLEDGE
The Isle of Wight Council has declined to commit to the 10:10 pledge to cut its carbon emissions.
DRUNKEN PARTIES DAMAGE CULVER
An Island beauty spot, left damaged through drunken parties and anti-social behaviour, has been cleaned up.
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COULD ISLAND FARMERS FINALLY GET AN INCINERATOR?
Island Farmers are still being allowed to bury their dead animals despite European Law, which states it's illegal.
PATIENT PRIVACY GOAL FOR IW HOSPITAL
The privacy and dignity of patients at St Mary's Hospital in Newport is being improved with government funding.
THOUSANDS MARK REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Thousands of people across the Isle of Wight have held a two minute silence to remember Britain's war dead.
CALLOUS THIEVES STEAL POPPY APPEAL BOXES
Just days before Remembrance Sunday, heartless theives have stolen Poppy Appeal charity boxes in two Island towns.
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OUTRAGE AT PARKING TICKET WARDENS
Motorists across the Island have reacted angrily to what they're calling "over zealous" parking wardens.
MP'S GIRLFRIEND TO LOSE JOB
The girlfriend of Island MP Andrew Turner is to lose her job, following the expenses scandal that's gripped the Country.
WIGHTLINK IN DEEP WATER OVER FERRY SAFETY
Ferry crews on Wightlink's Yarmouth to Lymington route aren't properly prepared for an emergency, according to Coastguards.
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PRISONERS HEALTHCARE COSTING TAXPAYERS MORE THAN A MILLION
Island prisoners who need healthcare are costing the tax payer more than £1m.
POLICE NAME MAN KILLED IN AMBULANCE CRASH
Police have named the man who died following a collision between a car and an ambulance at Whippingham on Sunday.
BUSINESSES WARNED ABOUT SCAM
A Newport busineswoman is urging others to read the small print on cold call faxes.
DREAM SALE OF SOLENT FORT
Spitbank Fort has been sold for more than £1m to the man who founded the bed specialist company, Dreams.
WASTED DRUGS COSTING ISLAND NHS MILLIONS
The Island's NHS throws away more than 5 million pounds worth of unused drugs every year.
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ALLOTMENT WAIT OVER 2 YEARS
Islanders are waiting for over two years for some of the most popular Isle of Wight Council allotments.
2 DAY OLD BABY ESCAPES FATAL CRASH UNINJURED
It has emerged that a two-day old baby escaped uninjured after a fatal road crash involving an ambulance in Whippingham yesterday afternoon.
PREGNANT WOMAN ASSAULTED
Police are investigating a report of an unprovoked assault on a pregnant woman in Newport.
ISLAND SCHOOL WINS BUILDING APPEAL
A major redevelopment at Ryde School will now go ahead after bosses have won a planning appeal.
RED FUNNEL REDUCES CAR FERRY SAILINGS
Red Funnel's new winter ferry timetable commences this weekend.
THE INVASION OF THE LADYBIRD!
It's red, has black spots and could be coming to garden near you very soon!
VENTNOR'S UNDER 21s BOOZE BAN
Under 21s are being banned from buying alcohol in Ventnor at weekends.
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VENTNOR SUFFERS BREAK-INS
An investigation is underway into two burglaries in Ventnor.
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PROFITS SOAR FOR WIND TURBINE MAKER
Just months after laying off hundreds of Isle of Wight workers, Vestas has recorded massive profits.
VENTNOR SHOPS PASS UNDERAGE TESTS
Shops in Ventnor are being praised for passing a number of underage tests.
POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED GUITAR THEFTS
Police are trying to trace two guitars which were reported as stolen after a suspected burglary in Lake.
STORMY WATERS FOR YARMOUTH HARBOUR PLANS
A row's erupted over a 1.5 million pound plan to transform Yarmouth Harbour.
DRIVER DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES
Police have named the driver who died in Monday's crash near Brading.
TWO CHARGED FOR BEING 'ROGUE TRADERS'
Two men have been charged following an investigation into suspected rogue traders on the Isle of Wight.
ISLAND MP BACKS EGG CAMPAIGN
A giant egg has been signed by the Island's MP, Andrew Turner.
89 IW SEX OFFENDERS: NEW REPORT
There are 89 registered sex offenders living on the Isle of Wight.
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ISLAND NHS READY FOR SWINE FLU VACCINES
Swine flu vaccines are due to start arriving on the Island from today (Monday).
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NEAR RECORD COMMENTS ON TURBINE PLANS
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.
ELITE SAILING ACADEMY LAUNCHED
A new sailing academy is being launched on the Isle of Wight, with the aim of training the country's future sailing stars.
NEWPORT RESTAURANT FINED FOR POOR HYGIENE
Poor hygiene standards have left a Newport business counting the costs.
SALES DOUBLE FOR COWES COMPANY
An Island company whose order book has just doubled is creating more Island jobs.
ECO ISLAND COUNCIL MISSES CO2 TARGETS
It may be dubbed 'Eco Island', but figures show the local authority's carbon footprint has actually increased over the past three years.
MYSTERY OVER MAN FOUND WITH HEAD INJURIES
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.
COUNCILLOR ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED OFFENCES
An Isle of Wight Councillor has confirmed he's standing down from the ruling Conservative group.
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HOAX CALLS TO COASTGUARD MORE THAN DOUBLE
The number of hoax calls to Sea Rescue teams on the Island has almost trebled in the last year.