Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
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
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