Police are investigating a report of criminal damage at a kebab house in Sandown Road, Lake, Isle of Wight. Officers were called by a member of the public at 12.51am on
5 re-bailed in Damien Nettles investigation
Police can confirm five men arrested on May 10, 2011 on suspicion of murdering missing Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles in 1996 answered police bail on Wednesday,
Last chance to comment on youth service
People have until the end of the month (September) to comment on proposed changes to services for young people on the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Council started to review
Island MP Andrew Turner raises the Radar
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner has made representations in Westminster on behalf of one of the largest private employers on the Isle of Wight, BAE Systems. Mr
Police crackdown on online indecent images of children
Seventeen people suspected of possessing indecent images of children have been arrested across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Police executed warrants
Woman indecently assaulted by man in a lay-by
Detectives are appealing for a possible key witness to come forward after an allegation of indecent assault on the Isle of Wight. A 23-year-old woman from the island
£7m Health Tourism – Written off by the NHS
Andrew Turner has discovered that almost £7m was written off by 121 NHS Trusts in England for medical treatment given to foreigners in the financial year 2009/10.
The Wightlink Islanders KO cup hurdle
Wightlink Islanders face Mildenhall Fen Tigers in the second leg of the National league KO Cup Semi-final tonight with a 7.30pm start time. The Islanders are in a must
2011 was the Hovertravels best bestival ever
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent and to the Bestival, has had great success ferrying both festival goers and commuters to and from
Police appeal after rape reported at bestival site
Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault on a teenage girl on the Isle of Wight. The 15-year-old girl has told detectives she had been with friends in the main
Two MPs for the Island – Have Your Say
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, is encouraging Islanders to respond to the proposals on how the Island will be split into two constituencies after elections in 2015.
World Record Attempt: World’s Largest Thong
Today the UK’s favourite ethical underwear brand Pants to Poverty continued their quest to break every single pants-related Guinness World Record and presented the
Big winds fail to overshadow final regatta
A Mayday and the remnants of a hurricane threatened, but failed, to overshadow what proved to be an exhilarating weekend of racing in the September Regatta.
Revenue reminder on new tax return penalties
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding individuals and businesses in the South West about new Self Assessment penalties for late returns and late payments.
Man charged by police over charity theft
Daniel Harvey Powell, aged 29, of Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, was charged on Friday, September 9, 2011 with six counts of burglary and three counts of theft.
Ryde Phlebotomy blood testing Temporary Closure
The Phlebotomy Service (blood testing) at Ryde Community Clinic, Swanmore Road, will be closed on Fridays from tomorrow, Friday 9th September until Friday 7th
More say on health and social care services
Local people are to be given more say on health and social care services in their area under new Government plans. Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and
CCTV appeal after burglaries reported in Newport
Police are releasing CCTV images of a man they wish to trace after recent reports of burglaries in Newport on the Isle of Wight. It’s alleged a man walked into ‘Coffee
Plans in place to help 50,000 revellers stay safe
Police are putting plans in place to help 50,000 revellers stay safe and avoid crime during the Bestival music festival on the Isle of Wight. Islanders and visitors will
Great North Run to raise funds for autism service
John Salter, work colleague and friend of Isle of Wight resident, Tracey Dancy, will be travelling to Tyneside in September, in order to tackle this year’s Great
VAT cheats have until 30 September to come clean
VAT rule-breakers have until 30 September to register to pay what they owe under an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) campaign. The new campaign focuses on
Support for IoW Barely Born Appeal Continues
Getting married on 13th August this year proved to be a lucky date for the ‘Barely Born’ appeal Guests invited to the wedding of Rachael Bushby and David Pugh
Comment on home to education transport policy
Residents have the chance to comment on the Isle of Wight Council’s proposed new home to education transport policy for pupils. Following a consultation about faith school and
RNLI Offers Free Lifejacket Safety Check
A free check-up of lifejackets is being provided by the RNLI at Cowes this week, before the service moves on to Yarmouth. Pleasure sailors, whether or not
IOW NAS branch launches local support group
The National Autistic Society (NAS) Isle of Wight (IOW) branch is launching a new support group for parents of children with autism in Ryde. The support group will allow
The monthly ambulance quality indicators released
The monthly Ambulance Quality Indicators have been released by Department of Health. The update outlines the performance of ambulance trusts in relation to
Childrens heart services campaign given good news
A campaign to ensure children’s heart services are retained at Southampton Hospital has received a further boost. Earlier this year the government announced
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September 13, 2011 (7:40) Police appeal after rape reported at bestival site This annoys me. the minority spoil it for the rest, my thoughts are with the girl and her famil ...
August 24, 2011 (10:48) Appeal for driver to come forward after collision Thank god she is ok!