Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
11, July 2023·1 min readTommy Barton murder case: Police issue CCTV images of possible witnessesIsle of Wight police appeal for potential witnesses in the Tommy Barton murder case
10, July 2023·3 min readCommunity SpeedWatch schemes boosted with new devices on the Isle of WightNew speed indication devices have been purchased to lend out to local SpeedWatch Schemes on the Isle of Wight
10, July 2023·2 min readVictim-centered investigations: Police’s new model for tackling rape and serious sexual offencesHampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary implements Operation Soteria Bluestone, enhancing their response to rape and serious sexual offences
7, July 2023·1 min read‘A truly horrific case’: Baby suffered 29 fractures earning Newport man jailMcCauley Silverthorne is imprisoned for causing grave injuries to a month-old baby
7, July 2023·4 min readNationwide Police crackdown on organised crime nets £130m cannabis haulHampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary took part in the nationwide sweep, and seized £1.7m worth of cannabis plants in the region
7, July 2023·1 min readMissing 28-year-old man from London located (updated)Missing Londoner, Brandon Reddin, was believed to be on the Isle of Wight
6, July 2023·3 min readCriminal Behaviour Order for teen responsible for ‘wreaking misery on the village of Freshwater’14-year-old Freshwater resident handed Criminal Behaviour Order following extensive antisocial offences
6, July 2023·1 min read£25,000 grants up for grabs in Isle of Wight crime reduction initiativePCC Donna Jones opens £25,000 funding opportunity aimed at reducing crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
5, July 2023·1 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary appoints new Deputy Chief ConstableThe current DCC for Dorset to join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
5, July 2023·1 min readJoin Independent Lifeboat Lotto for a chance to win up to £5,000 and support local crewsJoin the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than £10pm and you’ll be helping independent lifeboat stations
4, July 2023·3 min readRevamped stalking services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help larger number of victimsPCC Donna Jones has unveiled a comprehensive service for stalking victims, funded by a new £130K yearly contract
3, July 2023·1 min readFirst female helm at Cowes RNLI takes commandLibby Finch became the first female helm at Cowes RNLI, successfully leading a mission yesterday