Dominic Kureen

United Kingdom

Broadcast Journalist at Isle of Wight Radio

Articles

Better Hospital Connection For Hovertravel Customers

1 week ago | iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen

Hovertravel has announced that Stagecoach’s popular Route 18 bus service has been enhanced to include a new extension to Clarence Pier, offering even better connectivity for customers travelling between Southsea and QA Hospital. The Service 18 now runs every 20 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sundays, stopping at Clarence Pier, opposite Hovertravel’s Southsea terminal.
Isle Of Wight Libraries Join National Celebration For World Book Night

1 week ago | iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen

Isle of Wight Council libraries will be taking part in World Book Night, a national celebration of reading and books, on 23 April. This annual event invites everyone, regardless of whether they consider themselves ‘readers’ or not, to dedicate time to reading any book in any format. At the heart of World Book Night 2025 are 'Quick Reads' — short books and great stories by bestselling authors, written in an accessible, easy-to-read style.
Sandown Set For Easter Saturday Fireworks Spectacular

1 week ago | iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen

This Saturday evening (April 19) will see Sandown Carnival’s Easter Fireworks 'Eggstravaganza' launched from the end of the pier. Spectators are advised to arrive in time for an 8.30pm start to claim a good spot in safe viewing areas along the town’s Esplanade and seafront. The Carnival, a non-profit community group, charges no entry fee but donations are invited on the day or via www.sandowncarnival.com/easter where further details and travel advice can be found.
West Sussex County Council drives forward electric vehicle expansion with new consultation

1 week ago | moreradio.online | Dominic Kureen

West Sussex County Council is proposing to install dozens of new electric vehicle (EV) charge points, and has launched a consultation to gather the views of residents who live nearby. The plans come from the West Sussex Charge point Network, a collaboration between the county council, its district and borough partners, and Connected Kerb. More than 35 new sites across the county could benefit from new dual-socket charge points, which allow two vehicles to charge at the same time.
Worthing Kebab Shop Ordered To Pay More Than £11,000 For Food Safety Breaches

1 week ago | moreradio.online | Dominic Kureen

A Worthing kebab shop has been ordered to pay over £11,000 after admitting to serious food safety offences, including failing to protect customers with food allergies. Directors of Worthing Kebab Ltd, trading as Worthing Kebab House & Pizza at 32 Teville Road, Worthing, appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 3 April 2025 and pleaded guilty to all charges.
First Shout For Littlehampton RNLI Father And Daughter Duo

1 week ago | moreradio.online | Dominic Kureen

A father and daughter from Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station attended their first shout together as volunteer crew last week (11 April). Jason Collins and Sophie Collins, from Angmering, were members of the volunteer crew from Littlehampton RNLI who were tasked by HM Coastguard at 2.20pm to assist a sinking jet ski near Littlehampton Harbour. Jason started volunteering at Littlehampton RNLI in 2017. Sophie followed in his footsteps when she joined the crew in August last year.
Care Home Regional Directors Compete In Charity Cook Off

1 week ago | iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen

Staff and residents at Orchard House Care Home in Newport, IOW, are thrilled as Regional Directors Maria Stefea and Jayne Holloway step out of their comfort zones to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2025. Swapping business suits for chefs’ whites, Maria and Jayne are representing Barchester’s South Division in a head-to-head cooking competition against Regional Directors from across the country.
Isle Of Wight Hockey Star Named In Hockey For Heroes National Fundraising Squad

1 week ago | iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen

A Ryde School hockey coach has successfully gained a place on the Hockey for Heroes squad for 2025. Shanklin based Pip Spibey and her teammates will be touring the country from 23 to 31 May, completing gruelling daily fitness races to cover 2,029,201 metres - one for every veteran living in the UK today. These challenges will take place alongside a season's worth of hockey matches (54) in just nine days.
Solent Fishermen Receive Rescue Tow From Cowes Lifeboat

1 week ago | iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen

Dominic Kureen3 minutes ago1 min readTwo men’s late night fishing trip ended with their boat having to be towed to safety by Cowes lifeboat on Friday evening (April 11). The duo's boat suffered an engine breakdown shortly before 10pm, near to West Ryde Middle, forcing the men to drop anchor and phone for help. The lifeboat towed the boat up the River Medina to The Folly, eventually returning back to the lifeboat station at 12.45am on Saturday morning. Recent PostsSee All
Duo Heroically Hauled From Burning Plane Following Bembridge Crash

1 week ago | iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen

A plane crash at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park in Bembridge resulted in two people being saved from a burning plane this afternoon (Saturday). At around 2.30pm the light aircraft’s engine reportedly cut out before a wing clipped the top of a row of cottages on Hillway Road as the plane dropped.