ISLE OF WIGHT

Mechanical issues have caused the two hour delay on Wightlink between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight

Wightlink, the island ferry company, has announced delays of up to two hours on its Portsmouth-Fishbourne route today (Thursday). Mechanical …

Registered sex offender Ian Willett has been recalled to prison for violating the terms of his licence

Those planning to travel with Red Funnel this morning (Friday) should be aware that several of its vehicle ferry sailings have been cancelled

Stop what you’re doing, move to a safe distance, and dial 999 if you see anything like this

The woman was in a lot of pain and was going to be treated at the scene by Dr Will King, a member of the lifeboat crew

Four days after a stabbing in Ventnor, a 29-year-old man was arrested and is being questioned by detectives

Today is Damien Nettle’s 42nd birthday

A man who admitted to carrying a knuckleduster for protection and saying he would be “dead” if it was taken from him was given a 12-month community order

Police have arrested a man after he seriously assaulted and injured a woman in Binstead this morning (Monday, June 20)

A massive air, land, and sea search and rescue operation is underway in Cowes this afternoon (Saturday) in an attempt to find a man who was last seen in difficulty in the water

Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 175 is sweeping the area between Cowes and Yarmouth, and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge, Ventnor, and …

A man who was eight times over the drug-driving limit was so unfit to drive that a member of the public complained to the police about his parking

Hampshire Police officers practised boarding the Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferry with live firearms, simulating a ferry hijacking Exculsive

The cause of the fire that destroyed Ventnor Esplande’s former Gaiety Arcade on Tuesday night (June 7) is being investigated as arson

The Red Arrows will return to Hampshire later this month to kick off the Isle of Wight Festival

After plans to place armed officers on ferries to and from the Isle of Wight were deemed ‘too expensive,’ armed officers have been undergoing specialist training on how to board a moving car ferry

A sex offender who had been wanted by police for almost two years was apprehended after being discovered living on a boat on the Isle of Wight

Since October 2020, James Ernest Williams, also known as Alan John Appleton, has been one of Devon & Cornwall Police’s …

The volunteer crew from Yarmouth RNLI headed west out of the Solent towards Christchurch Bay, where a boat with two people on board was experiencing steering failure

This evening, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire at the partially demolished arcade on Ventnor Esplanade (Tuesday)

Isle of Wight man accused of intentionally exposing his genitals set to stand trial in December

A fatal collision in Shorwell is being investigated by police

HM Coastguard tasked Yarmouth’s Severn class all weather lifeboat to launch to public who had tripped and fallen at the base of the cliffs near Colwell Bay

Yarmouth’s Severn class all weather lifeboat, Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer), launched on Tuesday 28 June 2022 at 1.29pm to …

PCSO Lisa Paul was honoured at the Isle of Wight District Commander’s Awards event for going above and above to help an elderly and vulnerable man in Cowes

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kenneth Gwynn, 74

Medics have been dispatched to Tennyson Down, the island’s most western point, where it is believed a child has been injured in a fall

Two men from the Isle of Wight have been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for a “catalogue of appalling child sex offences.”

A woman in her twenties was discovered dead in Newport’s Parkhurst Forest

A man was sentenced to prison for blackmail and fraud on the Isle of Wight and in Gloucestershire

The volunteer crew from Yarmouth RNLI headed west out of the Solent towards Christchurch Bay, where a boat with two people on board was experiencing steering failure

This evening, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire at the partially demolished arcade on Ventnor Esplanade (Tuesday)

Teenager Sentenced for Brentwood High Street Robbery

A teenager has been handed a six-month detention and training order after being convicted of robbery in connection with an …

Fire Breaks Out at Industrial Premises in Rochester

Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a fire at an industrial premises located off Sir Thomas Longley …

URGENT APPEAL: EILIDH IS MISSING

Police Scotland has issued an urgent appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Eilidh, who has been reported missing. Eilidh …

Probationary Police Officer Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

A probationary police officer from Bedfordshire Police has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out with …

A man has been jailed for 18 years for the non-recent rape of a child on the Isle of Wight

40ft French racing yacht sought the help from Cowes RNLI during the thunder storms on Sunday night

Yarmouth RNLI rescue dismasted yacht

Tributes paid to man who died during altercation in Shanklin

Registered sex offender Ian Willett has been recalled to prison for violating the terms of his licence

Ian Willett, 23, was sentenced to 40 months in prison last year for sexual assault, assault by beating, and kidnapping. …

Murder investigation launched on the Isle of wight as Police arrest three following an altercation at a property in Shanklin

Exculsive: Murder investigation launched on the Isle of wight as Police arrest three following an altercation at a property in Shanklin

A man has been charged following an investigation into a series of domestic-related incidents

Isle of wight Ambulance Service is the first in the country to transfer to a new national communication system

Convicted Sex Attacker Ian Willett thought to be on the Isle of Wight after failing to return to prison

Can you assist officers in locating Ian Willett, 23, of Waterlooville? He is wanted for recall to prison for …

Fire crews on the Isle of Wight have just been to a right rubbish job

A woman has been charged with a drink-driving offence following reports of a single vehicle collision on Victoria Avenue in Shanklin

A man has been jailed for sexually abusing a child over a number of years on the Isle of Wight

A man from the Isle of Wight has been found guilty of committing a string of serious child sex offences at Southampton Crown Court

Hampshire Police officers practised boarding the Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferry with live firearms, simulating a ferry hijacking Exculsive

On Saturday, Hampshire police simulated a hijacking of an Isle of Wight ferry in the middle of the channel as …

Three men have been jailed for between three and eight years today (18 March 2022) at Newport Crown Court for conspiracy to facilitate the unlawful entry of Albanian nationals to the UK

East Cowes Victoria AFC prepares to say farewell to chairman Paul Phelps

Officers investigating the death of 33-year-old Scott Cooper in Ryde have made further arrests.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Ryde yesterday in which a motorcyclist suffered a serious injury

After plans to place armed officers on ferries to and from the Isle of Wight were deemed ‘too expensive,’ armed officers have been undergoing specialist training on how to board a moving car ferry

This evening, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire at the partially demolished arcade on Ventnor Esplanade (Tuesday)

Several units have been dispatched to the seafront, where black smoke is billowing from the former Gaiety Amusement arcade. …

A woman who attacked an elderly and frail holidaymaker during a mugging attempt has been jailed

Three men from the Isle of Wight have been convicted of organising the smuggling of people across the English Channel

A teenager has been jailed for stabbing a boy in Puckpool on the Isle of Wight

Police arson investigation continues on the Isle of Wight at notorious criminal’s property

An Isle of Wight man accused of a serious assault on the island last summer has appeared in court

Connor Fogarty, 30, of George Street, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court in Newport this morning, he …

A man who went on the run for 5 years has been jailed in connection with a £2million drugs haul discovered by police on the Isle of Wight

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle collision in Arreton

Activity was carried out across both Saturday 22 January and Sunday 23 January with a number of notable actions taken against drivers flouting the law

A man who burgled elderly residents on the Isle of Wight whilst armed with a knife has been jailed

Three men from the Isle of Wight have been convicted of organising the smuggling of people across the English Channel

A teenager has been jailed for stabbing a boy in Puckpool on the Isle of Wight

Police arson investigation continues on the Isle of Wight at notorious criminal’s property

Tributes paid to man who died during altercation in Shanklin

Police on the Isle of Wight have confirmed the identity of a man who died during an altercation at an …

Police are currently on scene dealing with a serious collision on Whippingham Road

A man has been charged in connection with alleged racial abuse and assault of police officers in Shanklin.

Body found in Newport is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner

Officers investigating a murder in Ryde have charged Piers Carl Brazier

Isle of wight Ambulance Service is the first in the country to transfer to a new national communication system

Frequentis LifeX is a state-of-the-art control room solution used by ambulance dispatchers to communicate with ambulance crews. The system enables …

Superintendent Jim Pegler has taken over as District Commander for policing on the Isle of Wight, and is looking forward to leading the Constabulary’s efforts to serve and protect the communities on the Island

Police on the Isle of Wight have confirmed the identity of a man who has been murdered in Ryde

Officers investigating a murder in Ryde have made two further arrests

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found in a Ryde Property

Three men have been jailed for between three and eight years today (18 March 2022) at Newport Crown Court for conspiracy to facilitate the unlawful entry of Albanian nationals to the UK

Three men have been jailed for between three and eight years today (18 March 2022) at Newport Crown Court for …

Isle of Wight Scumbag faces multiple charges after armed shakedown in Shanklin

Police find body in search on the Isle of Wight thought to be that of missing Richard Chase

Can you help us find missing Richard Chase from the Isle of Wight?

Two men have been jailed for violent offences on the Isle of Wight

A woman who attacked an elderly and frail holidaymaker during a mugging attempt has been jailed

On Wednesday 17th November 2021, the victim – aged in his 70s – had walked to Sainsbury’s local on Sandown …

The Government has mandated the wearing of face coverings on public transport from Tuesday 30th November

Today is the 25 anniversary of the disappearance of Damien Nettles

Emergency declared onboard Logan air Southampton to Edinburgh

Murder investigation launched sees man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the sudden death of a woman in Yarmouth

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision near Newport

Officers were called to Parkhurst Road following reports of a serious collision between a white Range Rover and a …

Henry Thomas Henderson has been arrested and charged following a 5-year international manhunt

HAMPSHIRE ISLE OF WIGHT PORTSMOUTH

Depraved paedophile Harry Simmonds, known as Baby Harry due to his predilection for wearing nappies, is behind bars

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Yarmouth RNLI launch to concerns for anchored yacht

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Yarmouth RNLI assist yacht drifting in the English Channel

A man who burgled elderly residents on the Isle of Wight whilst armed with a knife has been jailed

Kazm Saed, aged 26, of no fixed abode, denied two counts of aggravated burglary, one count of kidnap, one …

A man has been jailed for ten years for a string of non-recent sex offences against a child

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault that took place in Ryde in the early hours of Sunday morning (15 August)

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Culver Parade, Sandown

Isle of Wight rapist jailed for nine years after sex attack

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Police and coastguard teams have been called to Culver Cliff

Mechanical issues have caused the two hour delay on Wightlink between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight

Four days after a stabbing in Ventnor, a 29-year-old man was arrested and is being questioned by detectives

A massive air, land, and sea search and rescue operation is underway in Cowes this afternoon (Saturday) in an attempt to find a man who was last seen in difficulty in the water

After plans to place armed officers on ferries to and from the Isle of Wight were deemed ‘too expensive,’ armed officers have been undergoing specialist training on how to board a moving car ferry

A sex offender who had been wanted by police for almost two years was apprehended after being discovered living on a boat on the Isle of Wight

HM Coastguard tasked Yarmouth’s Severn class all weather lifeboat to launch to public who had tripped and fallen at the base of the cliffs near Colwell Bay

A woman in her twenties was discovered dead in Newport’s Parkhurst Forest

Teenager Sentenced for Brentwood High Street Robbery

Fire Breaks Out at Industrial Premises in Rochester

URGENT APPEAL: EILIDH IS MISSING

Probationary Police Officer Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

Registered sex offender Ian Willett has been recalled to prison for violating the terms of his licence

Convicted Sex Attacker Ian Willett thought to be on the Isle of Wight after failing to return to prison

Hampshire Police officers practised boarding the Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferry with live firearms, simulating a ferry hijacking Exculsive

After plans to place armed officers on ferries to and from the Isle of Wight were deemed ‘too expensive,’ armed officers have been undergoing specialist training on how to board a moving car ferry

This evening, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire at the partially demolished arcade on Ventnor Esplanade (Tuesday)

An Isle of Wight man accused of a serious assault on the island last summer has appeared in court

Tributes paid to man who died during altercation in Shanklin

Isle of wight Ambulance Service is the first in the country to transfer to a new national communication system

Three men have been jailed for between three and eight years today (18 March 2022) at Newport Crown Court for conspiracy to facilitate the unlawful entry of Albanian nationals to the UK

A woman who attacked an elderly and frail holidaymaker during a mugging attempt has been jailed

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision near Newport

A man who burgled elderly residents on the Isle of Wight whilst armed with a knife has been jailed

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