Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Isle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objections
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
Newport collision involving stolen vehicle leads to arrest: Police appeal for dashcam footage (updated)
Ventnor Town Council introduces free Saturday parking to boost local trade following landslide road closure
30, January 2024·2 min readDealer jailed for role in supply of crack cocaine on the Isle of WightCrack cocaine operation leader on Isle of Wight jailed following police investigation
23, January 2024·2 min readRobert Church dubbed ‘a nasty and violent abuser of women and girls’ as he’s convicted of domestic abuse charges"Church is a nasty and violent abuser of women and girls who has now been brought to justice for this terrible pattern of offending," says the Detective Constable in charge of the case
20, January 2024·2 min readRSPCA endorses Pet Abduction Bill to create stronger deterrents for pet thievesNew bill proposed to turn pet abduction into a specific, punishable offence
16, January 2024·1 min readHave your say on local policing: Police Commissioner hosts live Q&A eventPolice Commissioner invites public views at Q&A with Police Chief on community issues
12, January 2024·1 min readTeenage boy from Isle of Wight to stand trial for alleged preparation of terrorist acts (updated)Isle of Wight teen to stand trial for multiple terrorism-related offences and weapon charge
4, January 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight developer faces more than £70,000 in fines and costs (or a prison sentence) for planning breachesMore than £70,000 in fines and costs are faced by developer William Smith and his companies for planning breaches
14, December 2023·1 min readEast Cowes man denies breaching restraining order against local councillorSimon Wheeler faces trial for contacting councillor, despite restraining order, in April
13, December 2023·3 min readKate Gunson confirmed as new Chief of Staff for Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCCVeteran officer Kate Gunson to become Chief of Staff for Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC
11, December 2023·2 min readYoung legal eagles shine at Newport Crown Court in schools mock trial eventAnnual Mock Trial competition showcases Isle of Wight students' legal talents
8, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight court remands teen ahead of sentencing for burglary and other offencesCourt remands teen for Newport burglary, abduction notice breach, and other offences
7, December 2023·1 min readCameron Baker found guilty of murdering Tommy Barton in Ryde stabbingAfter exhaustive police work, guilty verdict reached in Tommy Barton murder case
4, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight residents rally to fund legal challenge over Westridge Farm developmentCampaign requires more funds for potential High Court case over local development