Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
4, January 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight developer faces more than £70,000 in fines and costs (or a prison sentence) for planning breachesMore than £70,000 in fines and costs are faced by developer William Smith and his companies for planning breaches
14, December 2023·1 min readEast Cowes man denies breaching restraining order against local councillorSimon Wheeler faces trial for contacting councillor, despite restraining order, in April
13, December 2023·3 min readKate Gunson confirmed as new Chief of Staff for Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCCVeteran officer Kate Gunson to become Chief of Staff for Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC
11, December 2023·2 min readYoung legal eagles shine at Newport Crown Court in schools mock trial eventAnnual Mock Trial competition showcases Isle of Wight students' legal talents
8, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight court remands teen ahead of sentencing for burglary and other offencesCourt remands teen for Newport burglary, abduction notice breach, and other offences
7, December 2023·1 min readCameron Baker found guilty of murdering Tommy Barton in Ryde stabbingAfter exhaustive police work, guilty verdict reached in Tommy Barton murder case
4, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight residents rally to fund legal challenge over Westridge Farm developmentCampaign requires more funds for potential High Court case over local development
27, November 2023·1 min readMan charged with series of thefts including shoplifting and dinghy theft on Isle of WightMan charged with two shopliftings and a theft, bailed until court date
23, November 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council’s major fraud case featured on BBC’s Defenders UK next weekMajor prosecution success highlighted on TV as Isle of Wight council tackles fraudulent trading
17, November 2023·4 min readIsle of Wight woman sentenced in large-scale money laundering caseIsle of Wight woman sentenced for laundering over £111k in a complex fraud case
18, October 2023·1 min readRyde man arrested on suspicion of involvement in drug supply chain after cocaine washed up on Isle of Wight beachesTwo arrests now in relation to the cocaine washed up on Island beaches earlier this month
15, October 2023·1 min readThree men arrested over Class A drugs possession as fishing boat in Yarmouth Harbour seizedArmed police arrest three men at Yarmouth Harbour on suspected drug possession