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Specialist Dog Unit removes hundreds of thousands in drugs and weapons from Hampshire and Isle of Wight streets
Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025: New Carnival’s journey of creativity, community and growth
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
4, October 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight police officer charged with misconduct after wrongful arrestPolice Constable charged with misconduct after failing to correct an illegal arrest
24, September 2024·2 min readUK government implements ban on zombie-style knives and machetes to curb knife crimeZombie knives and machetes face a nationwide ban in the latest knife crime law
16, September 2024·2 min readResidents’ group challenges court ruling on Westridge Farm housing developmentResidents' group, Greenfields (IoW) Ltd, files appeal over Westridge Farm housing development ruling
30, August 2024·4 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary labelled as ‘inadequate’ in organised crime fightBudget cuts have impacted Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary's ability to tackle crime, HMICFRS report states
29, August 2024·3 min readSpecialist support for 180+ stalking victims across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight through advocacy serviceIn its first year, Stop Domestic Abuse helps 180 stalking victims, offering hope and safety across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
27, August 2024·1 min readSerious child sexual abuse charges brought against 60-year-old Isle of Wight manIsle of Wight man charged with non-recent sexual abuse to face court
23, August 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council wins Judicial Review against Westridge Farm housing plan objections (updated)Judge's verdict favours Isle of Wight council over Westridge Farm housing plans
16, August 2024·2 min readNearly £3,000 raised by Inner Wheel Clubs for Stop Domestic Abuse’s Sanctuary AppealThis appeal aims to raise funds to enable the charity to build a new purpose-built refuge for families escaping from domestic abuse
8, August 2024·1 min readHabitual Newport shoplifter jailed for multiple retail theft offencesSerial shoplifter convicted and sentenced following a string of Newport thefts.
5, August 2024·3 min readPolice and Crime Commissioner faces backlash over rioters statement (update 2)PCC Donna Jones faces criticism for comments on rioters and UK sovereignty
30, July 2024·2 min readFour and half years in jail for Newport knifepoint criminalNewport town centre knifepoint robbery ends with the criminal jailed for four years
1, July 2024·1 min readWestridge Farm: Two-day Judicial Review at Southampton Crown Court starts todayElmfield residents contest greenfield development with Judicial Review at Southampton Crown Court