Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
10, July 2023·2 min readVictim-centered investigations: Police’s new model for tackling rape and serious sexual offencesHampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary implements Operation Soteria Bluestone, enhancing their response to rape and serious sexual offences
7, July 2023·1 min read‘A truly horrific case’: Baby suffered 29 fractures earning Newport man jailMcCauley Silverthorne is imprisoned for causing grave injuries to a month-old baby
7, July 2023·4 min readNationwide Police crackdown on organised crime nets £130m cannabis haulHampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary took part in the nationwide sweep, and seized £1.7m worth of cannabis plants in the region
7, July 2023·1 min readMissing 28-year-old man from London located (updated)Missing Londoner, Brandon Reddin, was believed to be on the Isle of Wight
6, July 2023·3 min readCriminal Behaviour Order for teen responsible for ‘wreaking misery on the village of Freshwater’14-year-old Freshwater resident handed Criminal Behaviour Order following extensive antisocial offences
6, July 2023·1 min read£25,000 grants up for grabs in Isle of Wight crime reduction initiativePCC Donna Jones opens £25,000 funding opportunity aimed at reducing crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
5, July 2023·1 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary appoints new Deputy Chief ConstableThe current DCC for Dorset to join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
4, July 2023·3 min readRevamped stalking services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help larger number of victimsPCC Donna Jones has unveiled a comprehensive service for stalking victims, funded by a new £130K yearly contract
3, July 2023·2 min readSecond man arrested over Isle of Wight indecent exposure incidentsIsle of Wight police have arrested a second man in connection with recent sexual assault and indecent exposure incidents
2, July 2023·1 min readSexual assault suspect from Ryde released on bail pending further enquiriesThe arrest follows an appeal for information regarding a sexual assault and an indecent exposure incident
1, July 2023·2 min readProtecting your vehicle against tech-savvy thieves: The rise of keyless car theftKeyless car thefts surge in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight; this guide provides practical prevention strategies
1, July 2023·2 min readEffective early intervention: Ryde’s solution to decreasing youth anti-social behaviourThe Ryde youth outreach programme resulted in a 27 per cent decrease in anti-social behaviour