Isle of Wight Radio

A new bus service through Havenstreet and a range of other timetable improvements have been approved as part of a major investment in public transport across the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Council has agreed funding for new and enhanced services, with the changes designed to improve connections, support rural communities and make it easier for people to access work, education, healthcare and other essential services.

Dominic Kureen 1 minute ago 1 min read A person has been airlifted to hospital after becoming seriously unwell on board a cargo ship off the Isle of Wight. HM Coastguard was alerted at around 2.15pm on Saturday after receiving reports of a medical emergency on the vessel. Bembridge RNLI's all-weather lifeboat was launched to assist, along with an HM Coastguard helicopter which travelled to the Island from St Athan in Wales.

Dominic Kureen 2 minutes ago 2 min read Quay Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary by bringing together a unique collection of original artwork created by some of the artists who have taught at the Isle of Wight charity. The Tutor's Sketchbook: 50 Years of Teaching has been created to recognise the contribution made by the artists and makers who have delivered courses and workshops at Quay Arts over the years.

Dominic Kureen 2 minutes ago 1 min read A man has died after falling from a first-floor window at a property in Ryde. Emergency services were called to West Street at around 9.30pm on Friday, after reports that a man in his 50s had fallen and was seriously injured. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was sent to the scene and landed at nearby Simeon Recreation Ground. Police also attended and closed part of West Street while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Dominic Kureen 1 minute ago 1 min read Christ the King College on the Isle of Wight is celebrating a positive outcome following its latest Ofsted inspection. Inspectors found the college met the expected standard in all areas, apart from one aspect of attendance. The report praised the school's inclusive approach, ambitious curriculum, pastoral care, safeguarding and leadership. Inspectors said pupils were "proud of their school" and found that they feel safe, valued and that they belong.

Dominic Kureen 12 minutes ago 1 min read Tapnell Farm Park is preparing to say goodbye to some much-loved members of its animal family. The wallabies, which have been at the West Wight attraction for the past ten years, will be moving to new homes at Longleat and New Forest Wildlife Park. They originally arrived at Tapnell in 2016 after being rehomed following the closure of Seaview Wildlife Encounter.

Isle of Wight Radio 2 minutes ago 1 min read Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Cowes. The incident happened on Cowes High Street at around 3pm on Saturday, 8 August. Officers say a man approached a group of people he did not know before striking a 37-year-old man. The victim fell to the ground and suffered a fracture to his right knee. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

(c) P.Cartwright /Shutterstock Southern Water is holding an event in Newport next week, giving Isle of Wight customers the chance to ask questions and find out more about its work across the Island. The Your Water Matters event will take place at the Salvation Army Hall on Pyle Street on Thursday 10 September. Doors will open at 1.30pm, with the event running until 6pm.

The Isle of Wight Food Partnership has officially joined a national network aimed at creating healthier, fairer and more sustainable food systems. The Partnership has become a member of the Sustainable Food Places network, just over a year after it was launched. It brings together local organisations, businesses, farming representatives, community groups and public sector partners to tackle food insecurity, support local producers, improve access to nutritious food and promote sustainability.

A new Britten-Norman Islander has taken its first flight from Bembridge Airport after being built entirely from individual components on the Isle of Wight. The aircraft, which completed its first flight at 2.25pm yesterday (Thursday), is now entering its flight testing programme. Britten-Norman says the milestone is significant because it's the first Islander since 2009 to have its complete airframe assembled in the UK from individual components.