‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
10, May 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, May 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight woman guilty in bank fraud caseAccused of concealing, converting, disguising or removing £111,339 of criminal property
4, May 2023·1 min readSandown residents charged: Court dates set following High Street violenceTwo Sandown men face charges after a violent High Street brawl when police seized an imitation firearm and a knife
4, May 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight resident loses £6,000 in elaborate phone scam: How to protect your loved onesWightfibre warns residents about a phone scam targeting the vulnerable, urging caution and vigilance
3, May 2023·1 min readJoin Independent Lifeboat Lotto to support local crews and for a chance to 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
3, May 2023·1 min readMay Day Mile: Cowes Lifeboat crew dashes through town in full gear to support RNLICowes RNLI lifeboat crew raced through town, raising awareness and £200 for their life-saving charity
2, May 2023·3 min readYoung sisters save mother from burning home: Isle of Wight District Commander’s Awards salutes local braveryIsle of Wight heroes honoured for extraordinary bravery, dedication and selflessness at Newport awards ceremony
2, May 2023·1 min readTrailblazing Libby Finch becomes Cowes RNLI’s first female helm, making waves in maritime rescueOlivia 'Libby' Finch makes history as Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station's first female helm, inspiring change
1, May 2023·2 min readPCC Donna Jones to address local policing concerns at upcoming Ryde meetingPCC Donna Jones to meet Ryde residents, discussing policing priorities, resource allocation and possible reopening of the police station
1, May 2023·3 min readPandemic effects on crime rates: Isle of Wight remains among safest UK countiesIsle of Wight maintains low crime rates, despite increase since the Pandemic, with notable progress in reduction of youth reoffending
29, April 2023·1 min readDramatic altercation in Sandown: Imitation firearm and knife seized following public disorderSandown sees violent clash; two arrested for weapon possession; police seek witnesses and further information
26, April 2023·1 min readCCTV leads to arrest: Police continue enquiries into bus ride sexual assault caseSandown man, 47, arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after CCTV appeal; police seek public's help