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CAR ROLLS ON ROOF BLOCKING MAIN ROAD BETWEEN GODSHILL AND WHITWELL
A car has overturned onto its roof blocking the main road between Godshill and Whitwell this lunchtime (Thursday). Police are en-route to the incident on Whitwell Road, between the junctions of Sheepwash Lane and Southford Lane. The silver hatchback -...
Read moreDetailsINJURED 18-YEAR-OLD ARMED WITH STANLEY KNIFE ARRESTED IN NEWPORT
A man armed with a Stanley knife was arrested following a domestic incident in Newport yesterday afternoon (Monday) and has subsequently been charged. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to a domestic-related disturbance outside an address on Angelica...
Read moreDetailsCONCERNS FOR CARE SECTOR STAFF PROMPTS MULTI-AGENCY VISITS IN RYDE
Concerns for staff working in the care sector on the Isle of Wight led to a multi-agency operation in Ryde yesterday (Monday). As part of efforts to safeguard individuals, Police were joined by Home Office Immigration, Hampshire & Isle of...
Read moreDetailsROAD THROUGH NEWCHURCH CLOSED DUE TO BURST WATER MAIN
Motorists are facing further travel disruption in the East Wight with the closure of the through road in Newchurch this morning (Tuesday). A burst 6-inch water main has led to the closure of Winford Road, between Wackland Lane and Harbors...
Read moreDetailsCAMPERVAN GUTTED BY EARLY HOURS BLAZE AT HOLIDAY PARK IN SHANKLIN
An arson investigation has been launched after a campervan was destroyed by fire at Lower Hyde Holiday Park in Shanklin during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 4 appliances...
Read moreDetailsSEARCH IN THE DARK FOR POSSIBLE PERSON IN THE WATER AT VENTNOR
A land and sea search for a possible person in the water is underway in Ventnor tonight (Monday). Police have been joined by HM Coastguard on the Esplanade, where officers from both services are searching along the beach and in...
Read moreDetailsPEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY MOTORCYCLE WHILST CROSSING THE ROAD IN APSE HEATH
A collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian at the roundabout in Apse Heath has led to an emergency response by Police and paramedics this evening (Monday). Multiple resources - including a fire appliance from Shanklin - are on scene...
Read moreDetailsRED JET REVISED TIMETABLE TO CONTINUE UNTIL FRIDAY – BUT WITH ADDITIONAL SAILINGS
Red Funnel is to run a revised Red Jet timetable until at least Friday as Red Jet 6 is brought back into service again - with Blue Funnel being utilised to provide additional sailings. It has been confirmed that from...
Read moreDetailsMAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN AT SHOP IN SHANKLIN
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary following an incident at a newsagent in Shanklin over the weekend. Police received a report at 11:06 on Sunday 17th March that attempts had been made to break into Shanklin...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE CLOSE MAIN ROAD AS VAN SLIPS INTO DITCH AND POWER CABLE FALLS ACROSS CARRIAGEWAY
The main road between Sandown and Newport has been closed in both directions by Police this lunchtime (Monday) as a result of a collision, which has seen a power cable fall across the carriageway and a delivery van come off...
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