Isle of Wight Repair Cafe: Volunteer experts to offer free repair service to help avoid items going to landfill
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Abandoned vacuum cleaner among litter collected by councillors and High Sheriff at Appley and Puckpool
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
7, December 2012·1 min readYoung Max steers a course to Cowes Lifeboat successHe's been with Cowes RNLI for two years, but now becomes their youngest helm at the age of 19.
7, December 2012·2 min readHelp prevent car crime during the festive seasonThe police offer advice to motorists on keeping their cars secure during the festive season.
7, December 2012·1 min readAppeal to horse riders to wear hi-visibility clothingHampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance pushes safety message to horse riders as winter nights draw in.
6, December 2012·1 min readCrack House Closure Order granted on Shanklin propertyNo-one will be able to enter the property for three months after Magistrates issue a closure order
6, December 2012·2 min readSimon Hayes begins search for a new chief constableJust three weeks into the new role and the PCC considers a replacement for Alex Marshall who leaves in February
5, December 2012·1 min readYouth arson charge over yesterday’s Newport fireThat would explain the Police officer outside last night.
5, December 2012·1 min readLifeboat Lotto: Your chance to win £5,000This week's numbers revealed. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month.
4, December 2012·1 min readFire opposite Newport VI Form college tackledRoad closed while fire tackled, no-one injured.
4, December 2012·3 min readDon’t make Christmas shopping easy for burglars say PoliceSecure your property properly and remove high value items from view is the advice from police this Christmas.
4, December 2012·1 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance receives grant from the Santander FoundationThe air ambulance requires £125,000 per month to keep the service running, so every penny counts.
4, December 2012·1 min read‘Smashed’ videos target would-be drink drivers (updated)The first in a series of four videos that charts the response to a fatal crash from the 999 call to the knock at the parents’ door.
3, December 2012·1 min readAppeal to early morning delivery drivers following Newport assaultWere you witness to a man and woman fighting in Upper St James' Street in Newport early on Saturday morning?