Wet Leg announces new album ‘Moisturizer’ with the release of ‘Catch These Fists’ music video (updated)
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
29, December 2019·1 min readSandown man charged with GBH with intent following bottle attack on young womanThe 21-year-old woman was left with significant injuries following the bottle attack by the man from Sandown
23, December 2019·2 min readCustody searches ‘often excessive’, but detainees dealt with in compassionate and caring wayAlthough there were some concerns with how those in custody were dealt with, staff engaged with detainees in a compassionate and caring way
12, December 2019·1 min readFormer ferry captain in court over collision with motor cruiserThe collision took place in September last year and the captain was sacked as a result. The Magistrates Court heard his case this week
9, December 2019·2 min readBudding Isle of Wight legal eagles battle it out in the courtroomThe teacher of the winning school took part in the Mock Trial six years ago and went on to study law. Her team were the youngest taking part
6, December 2019·1 min readStealing over £4,000 of perfume leads to prisonThe Islander who stole £4,000 worth of perfume and aftershave from a shop in Shanklin has been sent to prison. Details within
12, November 2019·1 min readSudden change in plea in Lake ex-councillor murder trialThe Sandown man had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility - that all changed today
8, November 2019·1 min readEight years for Isle of Wight cocaine dealer who boasted about making thousands of poundsAs well as being jailed for drug dealing, the 29-year-old from Ryde has also been banned from driving for seven years for failing to stop
8, November 2019·1 min read£600 cash and Will stolen from 91-year-old woman just one case as mother and daughter jailed for criminal spree on the Isle of WightTheir offending started as soon as they came to the Isle of Wight and at no stage have they apologised for the harm they have caused or told police where items such as the Will and money are
7, November 2019·2 min readRed Funnel’s ex-First Officer sentenced for child sex offenceThe Red Funnel ex-First Officer was today sentenced, after pleading guilty to a child sex offence. Full details inside
1, November 2019·1 min readIsle of Wight paedophile jailed for breaching Sex Offenders Register requirementsThe 49-year-old was a repeat child sex offender and had no regard for what he was required to do, said the investigating officer
24, September 2019·2 min readIsle of Wight politicians respond to Supreme Court prorogation decisionAs well as asking Isle of Wight MP his views on the Supreme Court ruling today, OnTheWight asked Isle of Wight politicians their views.
24, September 2019·1 min readDriver who fled Briddlesford crash scene jailedThe driver was found not to be at blame for the incident, but he was driving while disqualified and fled the scene.