A WANTED man was stopped, and arrested, by Isle of Wight Police today (Friday). The man was stopped by armed response officers leaving Ryde. He had no licence, or insurance, and his car was seized. He is now in police custody.
ONE person has been to hospital following an accident in Calbourne this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene on Middle Road at 17.34. An ambulance spokesperson said a car had rolled over on to its roof.
Here is the What’s On guide for May 17. Friday: Mark Cook — Crown Inn, Shorwell (7pm-9pm). 5 O’Clock Shadows — Ryde Castle. Cara — Shanklin Conservative Club. Punk and reggae party with No Exit band — Crispin
A NEW youth MP and council have been elected for the Isle of Wight. The elections — which included hustings and campaigning in schools around the Island — resulted in 18 young people between the ages of 11 and 18 being elected to the Isle of Wight
From Veronica Cowan, Gurnard: I LOVE sitting on The Parade in Cowes, but I’ve noticed how much dog excrement there regularly is on the pavement. This morning, I felt compelled to pick up a particularly large amount, because visitors from a
THE Isle of Wight Council has elected a new chairman for the next year. At Wednesday's full council meeting, outgoing chair, Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox was replaced by Cllr George Cameron. Cllr Shirley Smart — who was unable to attend due to a broken
ISLANDERS now have the chance to own their own phonebox — for just £1. BT's 'Adopt a Kiosk' scheme offers communities the chance to 'adopt' their local phonebox and turn it into something new for their local area. Calls made from public telephones
A DRUGS raid took place in Ryde this morning (Friday). Police had warrants for two addresses at Amherst Place, relating to the supply of drugs. A spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information relating to drug related
A MISSING man from Hertfordshire is believed to have travelled to the Isle of Wight. David Bigg, 72, was last seen at his home in Potters Bar on May 2 (Thursday). David is described as white, of a slim build, mostly bald with some grey hair
County Press readers will have the chance to try out a new Island business — and save £5. Pick up a copy of the paper, which has teamed up with new online florist Foxglove Club to bring you this special discount. Valid until June 30, readers
Ventnor Arts Club is screening several top productions this week, with doors opening at 7pm. On Tuesday, it is screening Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, shattering conventions
THERE will be plenty of superb rowing action featuring the cream of the Island's young talent in the Isle of Wight Rowing Weekend, starting in Ryde tomorrow (Saturday). Ryde Rowing Club will host the second Hampshire and Dorset Amateur Rowing Association
CUBS, beavers and scouts will go free at The Great Wonderfest. The family-friendly festival has teamed up with Scouts Isle of Wight to launch 'Scoutfest', and has invited scouts from across the UK to take part. The three-day event, hosted
TWO cars have crashed on Copse Lane, Freshwater this morning (Friday). Buses have been diverted around the area. GA>Route 7 We have reports of a 2 car RTI on Copse Lane, Freshwater. Currently buses will be unable to serve Pixley
INCREASING the amount of fireworks nights held at Blackgang Chine to three nights a week has upset some local residents. Niton and Whitwell Parish Council has received a number of complaints and the chairman is to write to Vectis Ventures about
At what point does banter stop being funny? Last week, the County Press published a story about a gym where staff had made racist and offensive comments about its customers on a closed Facebook group. I recently joined a local gym, for the
