Isle of Wight MP urges action against proposed school closures ahead of March Cabinet decision (updated)
House of Commons Health Committee visits Isle of Wight to investigate social care challenges (updated)
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
1, December 2024·1 min readPolice appeal following assault of minors in Cowes (updated)Man in his 50s sought following an assault on two teens in Cowes
28, November 2024·1 min readPolice appeal for information about Ryde pub assault that left man hospitalisedA man was reported to have been punched, kicked and stamped on during the incident and knocked unconscious
27, November 2024·1 min readPrisoner receives life sentence for attempted murder in HMP Isle of WightInmate at HMP Isle of Wight gets life sentence for attempted murder
25, November 2024·2 min readSix year jail sentence for former Isle of Wight church worker in historic child abuse caseCourage of victim leads to conviction of former church youth worker
23, November 2024·3 min readKnife sweeps and educational outreach define week against knife crimeOperation Sceptre: knife recoveries, arrests and community education efforts
22, November 2024·1 min readWarning for motorists: Scammers damaging cars during viewings to reduce priceDon't get caught out: Beware of potential buyers sabotaging your car
18, November 2024·3 min readClampdown on anti-social behaviour leads to arrests and seizure of vehiclesPolice unite with communities to address anti-social behaviour across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
15, November 2024·1 min readCocaine and cannabis supplier from Rookley faces sentencing in January 2025The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply, possession of criminal property and driving without insurance
14, November 2024·1 min readPolice seek witnesses after hit-and-run incident in CowesPolice appeal for witnesses after a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in Cowes where the driver failed to stop at the scene
13, November 2024·2 min readJoint memorial services pay tribute to lives lost on roadsIslanders wishing to take part in the memorial services will have to travel to the Mainland to do so
12, November 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight police and public celebrated for exceptional community servicePolice officers, staff and local heroes on the Isle of Wight receive commendations
12, November 2024·2 min readNewport woman receives Criminal Behaviour Order for repeated antisocial behaviourMaddy Allen-Willsher has caused persistent problems in the town centre both to businesses and the wider public, said police