New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
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
17, April 2023·1 min readTragic swan deaths in Freshwater: Police request assistance in identifying persons of interestUrgent appeal: West Wight Police seek public help to identify suspects in swan attack tragedy
15, April 2023·2 min readA new era of policing? Isle of Wight considers reopening local police stationCllr Jordan says that "Cllr Lucioni has worked hard to get the PCC to listen to us in a positive way"
14, April 2023·1 min readPitcher’s disqualification in limbo: Isle of Wight council confirms appeal lodged last monthDisgraced Councillor Daryll Pitcher's disqualification awaits appeal outcome; meeting absence could seal political fate
14, April 2023·1 min readImitation firearm rampage in Sandown and Ryde: Four charged, due in courtFour individuals face court over Isle of Wight imitation firearm spree, causing public fear and injuries