RYDE MAN STOLE ENERGY DRINK BECAUSE IT WAS ‘TOO HOT’
26th July 2026
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The Isle of Wight’s public health service has moved a step closer to a new long-term strategic partnership with Hampshire County Council. The Council’s Cabinet approved the proposal on Thursday night which will also go before Hampshire county councillors on...
Read moreDetailsWork is nearly complete on the comprehensive restoration of the 1838 Northwood House Rotunda. Significant work is being undertaken on the iconic entrance dome part-funded by a grant from the Coastal Revival Fund. As part of the project the Northwood...
Read moreDetailsBrighstone Primary School were celebrating this half term with the arrival of their free Premier League kit bag. As part of the Primary Stars scheme, Brighstone were awarded plenty of new equipment including Premier League footballs, hoops, beanbags, bibs, and...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight driver has taken to social media to share dash cam footage of the moment he nearly collided head-on with a car that was overtaking on a blind crest. The shocking footage shows a white VW Golf travelling...
Read moreDetailsHampshire Fire and Rescue Service are encouraging those across the region - which includes the Isle of Wight - to follow the countryside fire safety code. With Summer in full swing and the rather hot weather continuing, the risk of...
Read moreDetailsRetained firefighters have been working to aerate a pond on the outskirts of Shanklin after a number of fish were found dead there recently. The 'Pride of the Bay' crew visited Big Mead Pond on Tuesday night to give the...
Read moreDetailsMotorists are facing delays in the Yarbridge area of Brading this afternoon (Friday) as a result of a 3-car crash. The incident has taken place on New Road near to the Yarbridge Crossroads. No one is thought to have been...
Read moreDetailsRyde-based Isle of Wight Jobs held the second of its ‘The Hub’ events to a capacity audience of over 45 specially invited guests in Cowes this week, focusing on how to deal with stress in the workplace. This is the...
Read moreDetailsVentnor Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to reports of a flare washed up on the shore at Ventnor this morning (Friday). The discovery was made to the west of Ventnor Esplanade by a member of the public, who did the...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely has backed changes to the law which would give British servicemen more protection against so-called legacy prosecutions. Mr Seely said its grossly different treatment between former IRA terrorists and former servicemen, who faced repeat...
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