Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
1, August 2023·1 min readFormer estate agent’s shop to be converted into Police HubAimed at boosting visible policing, the new Police hub is only open to the public via pre-arranged appointments
27, July 2023·2 min readSeven-year jail term for Newport man behind horrific Christmas Day hostage assaultNewport man receives a seven-year sentence for harrowing Christmas Day assault-hostage incident
26, July 2023·3 min readInappropriate behaviour sees Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Officer dismissed, two others sanctionedMaking homophobic remarks about a Ventnor robbery victim were among the list of allegations against the three men
26, July 2023·2 min readPCC push for mandatory CCTV in taxis following sexual assault convictionPolice Commissioner Donna Jones campaigns for compulsory CCTV in Hampshire and Isle of Wight taxis
23, July 2023·2 min readLetter: Trust in Policing: The fragile commodity at risk amidst controversy and scandalsPublic trust in police dwindles amidst unresolved questions on Covid breaches and botched investigations
19, July 2023·2 min readRising misuse of 999 line: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police issue warningOver a ten hour period more than half the calls were not emergencies, making it harder for police to respond to those who truly need help
13, July 2023·1 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight PCC welcomes 7% pay rise for police officersThe Police and Crime Commissioner says the pay offer recognises the sacrifices police officers make and the challenges they face
13, July 2023·1 min readDispersal Order authorised in Newport: Step-up against shoplifting and disorderNewport police have implemented a 48-hour dispersal order to tackle anti-social behaviour
12, July 2023·1 min readTeen girls’ disturbing experience in Ryde spurs police investigationIsle of Wight police probe a disturbing incident involving a suspicious male in Ryde
12, July 2023·1 min readBattling GPS thefts from farms: Insights from Cambridgeshire ConstabularyAttention farmers - GPS theft is on the rise – but IW Police have got your back with preventative tips from 'Operation Walrus'
11, July 2023·1 min readTommy Barton murder case: Police issue CCTV images of possible witnessesIsle of Wight police appeal for potential witnesses in the Tommy Barton murder case
10, July 2023·3 min readCommunity SpeedWatch schemes boosted with new devices on the Isle of WightNew speed indication devices have been purchased to lend out to local SpeedWatch Schemes on the Isle of Wight