Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
20, June 2023·2 min readUnderstanding the Water Safety Code: Drowning Prevention Week’s crucial messageThe Royal Life Saving Society UK aims to boost water safety knowledge, combating panic and drownings
20, June 2023·3 min readSpiked vape at Isle of Wight Festival led to woman’s collapse and criticism of organiser’s response by victim’s partner (updated)Victim’s partner recounts “one of the worst 24 hours of my life “ after woman collapsed just a minute after using spiked vape
15, June 2023·1 min readAndroid update triggers surge in accidental 999 calls, BT revealsMake sure to check your SOS settings and help keep the emergency lines clear for those in immediate need
14, June 2023·2 min readHistoric child abuse offender jailed for 24 years after raping girl under 13Keith Heselton, 63, receives 24 years in jail for non-recent child abuse carried out in Shanklin between 2005 and 2006
14, June 2023·3 min readA new era of policing: Chief Constable Scott Chilton’s vision for the Isle of WightA place that is not only safe, but feels safe - Chief Constable Scott Chilton's commitment to the communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
14, June 2023·1 min readSupport local independent lifeboat crews and join the Lifeboat Lotto: You could win up to £5,000Join 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
13, June 2023·1 min readResponse to Newport anti-social behaviour: 48-hour dispersal order initiatedNewport imposes 48-hour dispersal order to combat increasing anti-social behaviour and shoplifting
13, June 2023·1 min readWoman’s death prompts murder investigation: 51-year-old Newport man arrestedA Newport man is in custody on suspicion of murder following a woman's discovery
12, June 2023·2 min readPolice assure locals amid mounting concerns over teen ASB in West WightWest Wight tackles rising teen anti-social behaviour, with police promising action amidst local concern
12, June 2023·1 min read14-year-old boy charged in Freshwater for multiple thefts from Sainsbury’sTeenage boy from Freshwater charged with multiple thefts from local Sainsbury's store
8, June 2023·2 min readWest Wight youth crime: Police crack down on anti-social behaviourWest Wight police tackle youth anti-social behaviour, resulting in court cases for two teenagers
7, June 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