New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
8, October 2023·2 min readThe facts behind the suspected cocaine haul washed up on Isle of Wight and Dorset beachesA substantial suspected cocaine haul, discovered off the southern coast, triggers a wide-reaching investigation spearheaded by the National Crime Agency
5, October 2023·1 min readAppeal for witnesses: Serious Cowes collision involving pedestrian and Kia PicantoPolice appeal for witnesses to serious Cowes collision causing potentially life-threatening head injury
5, October 2023·1 min readPolice presence will be restored with new High Street station underwayWork begins on Cowes' new police station with plans for it to open before the end of the year
4, October 2023·2 min readLiveX: Isle of Wight’s resilience tested in comprehensive emergency exercise todayUnprecedented Live X exercise on the Isle of Wight fortifies multi-agency emergency preparedness
4, October 2023·1 min readIsland’s Independent Lifeboat Lotto: next week’s jackpot could be yoursSign up to the Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto; £1,400 jackpot awaits next week's lucky winner
4, October 2023·1 min readCowes RNLI lifeboat rescues training yacht after night-time engine failureYacht loses power at night; Cowes RNLI lifeboat swiftly rescues seven onboard
3, October 2023·3 min readComprehensive sexual violence support: Isle of Wight PCC announces start of new contractPCC Donna Jones initiates a new well-funded Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service for sexual violence victims of all ages
3, October 2023·1 min readTwo arrested as Police respond to public order incident at Red Jet TerminaA 25-year-old was charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place - namely a hammer
28, September 2023·4 min readIsle of Wight council bolsters domestic abuse support with two essential new contractsIsle of Wight council say they are enhancing support for domestic abuse victims through new contracts. Read the details within
28, September 2023·1 min readBB gun incident: Shanklin man charged with assault in RydeShanklin man charged following BB gun assault in Ryde; second man bailed
27, September 2023·1 min readPolice appeal for witnesses following handbag theft in Church LittenPolice appeal for witnesses following Newport robbery where a woman's handbag was snatched
27, September 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Independent Lifeboat Lotto: Jackpot rolls overYou could win up to £5,000 if you sign up to the Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboat Lotto. Find out how