‘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
26, April 2023·1 min readLucky Lifeboat Lotto player scoops £3,200 jackpot: Could you be next?Lifeboat Lotto jackpot of £3,200 claimed; discover how to participate and support Isle of Wight lifeboats
25, April 2023·1 min readNumber 3 bus assault: Police hunt for two men in connection with disturbing crime (updated)Police issued an urgent appeal for witnesses following sexual assault on Ventnor-Shanklin bus. The two men have now been identified following the appeal being widely shared
25, April 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight man faces charges for assault, weapon threats and criminal damageShanklin man charged with assault, weapon threats and criminal damage after Sandown hotel and Newport incidents
24, April 2023·1 min readUrgent police appeal: Help identify duo linked to Newport robbery attemptNewport police seek public assistance in identifying suspects linked to violent St James Street robbery attempt
24, April 2023·1 min readHave your say on the Victims Hub: A new era of support for Isle of Wight crime victimsPolice and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, seeks public input on a proposed Victims Hub to revolutionise crime support
24, April 2023·4 min readYoung people in focus: National Stalking Awareness Week 2023 addresses alarming increase in stalking reportsPolice Commissioner funds Stop Domestic Abuse's new support service amidst rising stalking offences in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight
21, April 2023·1 min readVengeful firestarter sentenced: Prison for Sandown man who set fire to his family homeSandown arsonist jailed after igniting home in vengeful act following relationship breakdown; reckless fire endangers lives
21, April 2023·2 min readOperation Wightwash nets 179 offences in two daysChief Inspector Alex Charge encouraged the public to report driving offences and concerns around driving standards to keep road users safer
21, April 2023·2 min readHampshire Police pledge historic support to Armed Forces community aboard HMS VictoryHampshire Police pledge steadfast support for Armed Forces community, signing historic Covenant aboard HMS Victory
20, April 2023·1 min readArmed with a long stick, man forces families to flee Ryde park: Police appeal for witnessesPolice seek witnesses after man brandishing stick terrifies Ryde play park visitors; suspect arrested
19, April 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight NHS heroes to walk 70 miles in 24 hours for Air Ambulance CharityJenn, Alex and Maddie said, “We are all eternally grateful for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and all they do”
19, April 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