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Find all the latest news from the courts, including the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Coroner's Court. Please note: A defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule 5.8, as agreed by HMCTS and the Society of Editors and approved by the Lord Chancellor. Names/details of convictions will not be removed on the basis of the convicted individual or their families requesting such action.
INQUEST OPENS INTO DEATH OF MAN HIT BY NISSAN ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
Police have confirmed that investigations into the collision remain ongoing.
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (18TH MAY – 22TH MAY 2026)
This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (11TH MAY – 15TH MAY 2026)
This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.
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ISLE OF WIGHT CORONER DELAYS WORST IN ENGLAND – NEW FIGURES LAY BARE DEEPENING CRISIS
Bereaved families on the Isle of Wight are now waiting an average of 77 weeks for inquests to conclude.
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‘DROWNING IN DEBT’ SALESWOMAN STOLE £22,000 FROM ISLE OF WIGHT CARAVAN BUYER
The victim, who thought she was paying for the caravan legitimately, in fact sent the £22,000 straight into Christensen's personal bank account.
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ISLE OF WIGHT MAN DENIES MURDERING 18-MONTH-OLD JAYLA-JEAN MCLAREN
The pair, accused of murdering Jayla-Jean, appeared before His Honour Judge Bowes KC.
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (4TH MAY – 8TH MAY 2026)
This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.
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GODSHILL DRINK DRIVER WHO HAD ‘A FEW PINTS’ HANDED YEAR-LONG BAN
A drink-driver who only moved his van ‘200 yards’ after a family celebration has been banned from the roads for 12 months. James Sanders, 64, of Shanklin Road in Godshill, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Tuesday,...
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MISSING COWES MAN WAS FOUND DEAD IN PUBLIC TOILETS INQUEST HEARS
A well-respected charter captain, who went missing from his home in Cowes last month, was found deceased in a public toilet.
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FLOWER THIEF TOLD TO ‘STOP STEALING’ AND ORDERED TO PAY COMPENSATION
The items stolen included food, flowers, shoes and socks.
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