New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
1, December 2024·1 min readPolice appeal following assault of minors in Cowes (updated)Man in his 50s sought following an assault on two teens in Cowes
28, November 2024·1 min readPolice appeal for information about Ryde pub assault that left man hospitalisedA man was reported to have been punched, kicked and stamped on during the incident and knocked unconscious
27, November 2024·1 min readPrisoner receives life sentence for attempted murder in HMP Isle of WightInmate at HMP Isle of Wight gets life sentence for attempted murder
27, November 2024·1 min readIsland Independent Lifeboat Lotto jackpot hits £3,700 for next week’s drawIt will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
25, November 2024·2 min readSix year jail sentence for former Isle of Wight church worker in historic child abuse caseCourage of victim leads to conviction of former church youth worker
25, November 2024·2 min readNew online hub launched to support victims of sexual violenceSafer Together Hampshire goes live, offering resources to tackle sexual abuse
23, November 2024·3 min readKnife sweeps and educational outreach define week against knife crimeOperation Sceptre: knife recoveries, arrests and community education efforts
23, November 2024·1 min readLetter: Yet another PCC consultancy – and yet another waste of tax payers’ moneyThis reader believes the latest PC consultation is "a complete waste of taxpayers' money"
22, November 2024·1 min readWarning for motorists: Scammers damaging cars during viewings to reduce priceDon't get caught out: Beware of potential buyers sabotaging your car
21, November 2024·2 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community supportNew campaign aims to bolster confidence in CPR and automated external defibrillators use in community
20, November 2024·1 min readNominate your local hero for the Isle of Wight Community Volunteer AwardThe accolade recognises someone who works tirelessly to make their community safer, either in a formal volunteer role within an organisation or someone who volunteers on their own to help others
20, November 2024·1 min readPlay the Lifeboat Lotto and support Isle of Wight’s Independent LifeboatsIt will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews