ELDERLY WOMAN ROLLS CAR IN BONCHURCH MORNING SMASH
22nd June 2026
Opportunist thieves will and do take advantage of people who leave their valuables on display in their vehicles however, Hampshire Constabulary now has a new weapon in the fight against this type of vehicle crime. Residents and visitors are being introduced...
Read moreDetailsPublic comment is being invited on three new planning discussion documents for the areas of Medina Valley, Ryde and The Bay. The consultation responses will be used to help develop area action plans which are being prepared for each of...
Read moreDetailsHovertravel has now included the 2nd June in their promotional offer for all Veterans & Senior Citizen retired military personnel. To celebrate and commemorate the D-Day landings, qualifying personnel can travel on a day return from Ryde for just 70...
Read moreDetailsAdditional bathing water information is now being provided at five Isle of Wight locations to help ensure their beaches meet new quality standards. The information is designed to keep the public updated on increased pollution risks at beaches subject to...
Read moreDetailsWightlink managers will be at the Fishbourne terminal on Wednesday 28 May between 14:00 and 18:00 to listen to customers’ views about the company’s services in the latest in the series of Meet the Managers drop-in consultation events. Although the...
Read moreDetailsThe Island’s healthcare system remains under sustained pressure and Islanders are being asked to ensure they are well prepared ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. Across the South the number of people going to Emergency Departments, dialing 999 and visiting...
Read moreDetailsThe Island’s MP, Andrew Turner has welcomed confirmation today (Friday) that the European Commission has approved the final map for Assisted Area Status, with no changes to the version submitted to the Commission on 30th April with some 28 of...
Read moreDetailsFollowing the debate on parking charges at Isle of Wight Full Council on Wednesday evening, Cllr Dave Stewart, leader of the Conservative Group, criticized the ruling Independent Group’s consultation plans as inadequate. Cllr Stewart has spoken out saying: “It’s clear...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and partner agencies, Isle of Wight Council (including social care and public health) and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, have this week launched a public consultation on a strategy called ‘Living Well with Dementia...
Read moreDetailsLocal charities and voluntary organisations working to help those in poverty transform their lives should enter the Centre for Social Justice Awards says the Island’s MP, Andrew Turner. The awards recognise the success of not-for-profit organisations fighting the root causes...
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