Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
11, October 2023·1 min readAngel Coatings on Defenders UK: BBC One to air Isle of Wight’s landmark fraud caseIsle of Wight council's significant fraud prosecution of Simon Regan from Angel Coatings will be spotlighted on BBC's Defenders UK
3, October 2023·3 min readComprehensive sexual violence support: Isle of Wight PCC announces start of new contractPCC Donna Jones initiates a new well-funded Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service for sexual violence victims of all ages
28, September 2023·4 min readIsle of Wight council bolsters domestic abuse support with two essential new contractsIsle of Wight council say they are enhancing support for domestic abuse victims through new contracts. Read the details within
26, September 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight graffiti: Recent string of incidents leads to arrest of man in his 40sMan arrested in Ryde following graffiti spree, facing multiple charges including burglary
26, September 2023·1 min readShoplifter jailed following thefts in Ryde, Southampton and DerbyshireRaymond Skelly faces 24 weeks' imprisonment for thefts spanning Ryde, Southampton, and Derbyshire
21, September 2023·1 min readBBC unearths TikTok’s role in encouraging real-world anti-social behaviourBBC uncovers TikTok's unsettling algorithm; PCC Donna Jones raises alarms on child safety
20, September 2023·2 min readTech firms urged to prioritise child safety over user privacy (updated)PCC Donna Jones advocates for prioritising child safety over privacy with the new Online Safety Bill
15, September 2023·1 min readOcean Hotel: All those involved ordered to attend court in personIsle of Wight's Ocean Hotel remains a legal battleground; fresh court date announced
14, September 2023·1 min readPeople power: Isle of Wight residents secure funding for judicial review of council planning decision over Westridge FarmCrowdjustice campaign achieves £39,310 target, challenging Isle of Wight council's West Acre Park development in court
30, August 2023·1 min readSave Westridge Farm: Solicitors issue pre-action letter to Isle of Wight councilSolicitors for Save Westridge Farm campaigners challenges Isle of Wight council's recent planning permission decision
30, August 2023·1 min readRyde rape case: Jury finds man guilty at trialThe woman had made it clear verbally a number of times that she did not want to have sex with the man
26, July 2023·2 min readPCC push for mandatory CCTV in taxis following sexual assault convictionPolice Commissioner Donna Jones campaigns for compulsory CCTV in Hampshire and Isle of Wight taxis