Flag of the Isle of Wight and three gold anchors represent the island's status and maritime history. The Council flag can only be used by the Council on its local government buildings. Therefore, until the new island flag was registered, the island's team at events such as the International Island Games used only the Union Flag, or on occasion, St George's Cross. Flag of the Isle of Wight The Flag of the Isle of Wight was adopted and registered in January 2009. It shows a diamond shape (the island) hovering over ocean waves. The indentation of the top corner of the diamond represents the River Medina,
Isle of Wight two airfields for general aviation, Isle of Wight Airport at Sandown and Bembridge Airport. The island has over of cycleways, many of which can be enjoyed off-road. The principal trails are: The main local newspaper is the "Isle of Wight County Press", published most Fridays. The island a news website, "Island Echo", which was launched in May 2012. The island has two local commercial radio stations: Isle of Wight Radio has broadcast in the medium-wave band since 1990 and on 107.0 MHz (with three smaller transmitters on 102.0 MHz) FM since 1998, as well as streaming on the Internet. Vectis