First reported by Island Echo
SUSPECTED CLASS A DRUG DEALER ARRESTED AFTER BRADING TRAFFIC STOP
A 28-year-old man who was stopped by Police in Brading yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) remains in custody on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. At around 16:15, officers stopped a BMW that was travelling along Morton...
Read moreDetailsJUNCTION CRASH INVOLVING 2 CARS CLOSES NEWPORT HIGH STREET
A crash between 2 vehicles on a crossroad junction in Newport has led to the closure of the High Street tonight (Tuesday). Police were called to the scene at the junction of High Street and St James Street at around...
Read moreDetailsVEHICLE FERRY CANCELLATIONS AS YET MORE TECHNICAL WOES HIT RED FUNNEL
Red Funnel has had to cancel at least 3 of its vehicle ferry sailings today (Tuesday) due to a technical issue onboard Red Eagle. It has been announced that the 12:00 sailing from East Cowes has been cancelled, alongside the...
Read moreDetails40-MONTH PRISON SENTENCE FOR MAN INVOLVED IN SUPPLY OF CRACK COCAINE
A drug dealer has been jailed for playing a leading role in the supply of crack cocaine on the Isle of Wight. Police had been making enquiries into a supply line being used by an individual by the name of...
Read moreDetailsPUB IN THE HEART OF EAST COWES TO CLOSE LATER THIS YEAR
The Victoria Tavern pub in East Cowes is to close its doors for good in May, it has today (Tuesday) been announced. After 5 years, the current custodians have announced that they have decided with a 'heavy heart' to call...
Read moreDetails2 TEEN GIRLS INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT MILITARY ROAD CRASH
A crash on Military Road has forced the closure of the coastal route between Brook and Freshwater tonight (Monday). Emergency services are currently on scene near Compton in response to a road traffic collision. It is unknown how many vehicles...
Read moreDetailsLIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL? REVISED PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR NEWPORT’S NEW GROUND
Newport IW FC have made a welcome announcement that updated plans are to be submitted for their new ground on the Racecourse in Whippingham, despite ‘challenging economic conditions’. The County Town club believe Isle of Wight Council approval for the...
Read moreDetailsDOWNEND DISRUPTION TO CONTINUE FOR WEEKS AFTER TRAFFIC LIGHTS DAMAGED IN CRASH
Temporary traffic lights at Downend are to remain in place for the foreseeable future following a hit-and-run crash, which caused significant damage to the traffic lights and electrical supply cabinet earlier this month. There have been lengthy travel delays in...
Read moreDetailsEXTREMELY THICK FOG FORCES SUSPENSION OF WIGHTLINK’S YARMOUTH FERRY
Wightlink has suspended its Yarmouth-Lymington route this morning (Monday) due to foggy conditions on the Western Solent. The cross-Solent operator says that the extremely thick fog means it cannot run its car ferries to and from Yarmouth, with the service...
Read moreDetailsRED JETS CANCELLED AS OIL LEAK FORCES ONLY BOAT OUT OF SERVICE
Red Funnel's hi-speed Red Jet service has been suspended once again this morning (Monday) due to a technical issue with the only boat in operation. It's said that Red Jet 6 has been pulled from service until further notice due...
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