A Ryde man who caused damage to his mum's ceiling after he threw a can of energy drink has been fined more than £1,000. 27-year-old Connor Cragg, of St Johns Road, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this...

A repeat shoplifter from Sandown has been handed a suspended prison sentence after stealing over £420 worth of goods - including coffee, food and makeup - from stores across the Isle of Wight. James Smith, 41, of Park Mews, appeared...

A mainlander who crashed his car into a brick wall, whilst allegedly unfit through drugs, will stand trial next year. 45-year-old Errol Scalise, from Coventry, appeared at Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday), charged with driving whilst unfit...

An inquest has heard details of how 31-year-old Samuel Gibbons, remembered as a generous and warm-hearted man, died instantly when a Police officer pulled out in front of his motorcycle, which was travelling at speeds in excess of 100mph. The...

Monday 7th July – Friday 11th July 2025 Lewis McHugh, 26, of Clarence Road, Wroxall – Used a vehicle without third-party insurance – Fined £346, ordered to pay £85 costs and £138 surcharge, disqualified for 6 months with 6 penalty...

• Sam Woodmore, 37, of Salters Road, Ryde – drove a motor vehicle after revocation of licence on account of disability – £40 fine, £85 costs, £16 surcharge, 3 points. • Stephen Durkin, 43, of Union Street, Ryde was sentenced...

Serial shoplifter Warren Russell, who has a mammoth 159 theft offences on his criminal record, has been handed a 10-month prison sentence after his latest string of dishonesty offences. Russell, 41, of HMP Isle of Wight but formerly of High...

43-year-old Aaron Payne, who is accused of stealing from multiple shops in Sandown earlier this week (Monday), is to appear before a Crown Court Judge next month.  Shortly before 22:00 Police were alerted to an attempted theft at the Co-Op...

A teenager has been given a 12-month community order for handling stolen goods after an 11-year-old was attacked at Ryde Skate Park back in 2022. Levi Taylor, 18, of George Street in Ryde, appeared before a Judge at the Isle...

A couple who were caught with more than 30 cannabis plants growing in their house have been handed suspended prison sentences. 45-year-old Amber Marshall of Newport Road in Ventnor and 46-year-old Jason Kennett of Victoria Avenue in Shanklin appeared at...