‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
3, December 2012·1 min readAppeal to early morning delivery drivers following Newport assaultWere you witness to a man and woman fighting in Upper St James' Street in Newport early on Saturday morning?
3, December 2012·1 min readPolice appeal after late night fight in ShanklinDid you see the large fight that took place in Shanklin Old Village at the weekend?
3, December 2012·4 min readThe life-changing impact of drink-drivingMan who lost daughter in drink-drive collision backs Hampshire Constabulary campaign
1, December 2012·3 min readPolice launch Christmas drink-drive campaignThink you’ve spotted a drink-driver? Save a life, text this number: 80999.
28, November 2012·2 min readHampshire Constabulary joins roll out of Action FraudThe national roll out of Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting centre, starts next month
28, November 2012·1 min readAndrew Turner MP opposes state regulation of pressIsle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, joins other MPs in opposing possible new press laws
27, November 2012·1 min readIW town clerk exposed Cyril Smith for child sex offences in 70s investigationDid you know that the Ventnor Town Clerk was an investigative journalist before retiring to the Island?
27, November 2012·2 min readDorset police launch search for suspected dangerous offender (Updated)It's reported in the Daily Mail that this suspect was found on the Isle of Wight last time police were searching for him
26, November 2012·2 min readHampshire Constabulary backs law change to support victims of stalkingStalking has been described as “murder in slow motion”.
22, November 2012·1 min readNewport Harbour: Judicial Review hearing refused by JudgeDisappointing news for those seeking a Judicial Review of the council's decision on boundary changes and leases at Newport Harbour
21, November 2012·1 min readWayne Whittle defends guilty verdict of selling unsafe and counterfeit goodsCouncillor explains the circumstances surrounding sale of counterfeit and unsafe goods in one of his gift shops.
21, November 2012·1 min readPolice are trying to trace the owners of recovered propertyDo you recognise any of the items listed in the appeal from the Police?