DRUGS and money were stolen at a pharmacy in Sandown, police said. Now, police are seeking information, to help track down the person responsible. A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We are investigating a report of a burglary at Jhoots
RED FUNNEL has announced cancellations to its Red Jet service this evening (Thursday, May 5). The cross-Solent operator said the cancellations are necessary due to an oil leak onboard Red Jet 4. The 5.55pm and 7.05pm sailings from Cowes and
AN INCIDENT which happened on Mountbatten Drive in Newport has seen three people found guilty after a trial. A woman was convicted of assaulting a child, a man damaged a front door and another man was convicted of a public order offence. The
A COLLISION involving two vehicles has blocked the main road between Newport and Sandown this evening (Thursday, May 5). Police were called at 5.01pm to reports of a two car collision on the A3056 (Sandown Road). The crash happened near The
THE cost of burials on the Isle of Wight could stay the same after an increase in fees was halted, but the price of cremations is still set to rise. The pause in the charge increase, however, has already lost the Isle of Wight Council £10,000.
"I don't need a major pay increase," says an Isle of Wight taxi driver railing against a controversial price hike. An Isle of Wight charity has also objected to the plans, fearing for the people it represents. It comes as the Isle of Wight
GLOSSYBOX has declared May the month of self love, and to solidify our self care this month it has launched its latest monthly box with this in mind. The box, ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ is a specially designed box to acknowledge just how important it
Vintage-themed lifestyle brand Cath Kidston has launched a Platinum Jubilee collection to mark the Queen's historical milestone. From aprons, tote bags, plates, and much more, the brand's limited-time collection is the perfect way to remember the
A routine inspection of trees on Briddlesford Road found an immediate risk to road users, due to ash dieback and honey fungus, the Isle of Wight Council has told the Isle of Wight County Press - leading to three days of work and a partial road closure
A motorbike rider suffered serious inuries to his arms in a crash on Church Road, Shanklin last night (Wednesday). Hampshire Constabulary was called out at 7.48pm, however the road remained open The ambulance service alerted police after the
As many UK voters head to the polls today (Thursday), Isle of Wight residents are not among them and here's why... While local elections are taking place elsewhere, there are no poll booths set up on the Island because ours took place in May last
The Bank of England has issued a warning to Brits. It says a recession lies ahead for the UK. The Bank has raised interest rates to 1% from 0.75%. It has warned inflation is set to peak at over 10% this year and forecast the economy will
A driver was hurt in a collision at Blackwater this morning (Thursday). Hampshire Constabulary was called to Blackwater Road, at 5pm, outside Mole Valley Stores. A Saab overturned and the driver suffered what Hampshire Constabulary has called
A new indoor market is coming to East Cowes. Market Days CIC is working in partnership with the East Cowes Town Council to start a new market in the heart of the town at the Town Hall in York Avenue. The Victorian building, built in 1897, will
A 19 year old male has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash at Ashey last night. Police attended a three-vehicle road traffic incident at 6.35pm. A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We were called with reports of
ANYONE who has been impacted by cancer is invited to join a new choir. Wessex Cancer Trust is launching a new Sing for Life choir on the Island, following similar popular choirs in Totton, Cosham and Salisbury. The new choir will meet on Mondays
The Isle of Wight has been ranked third cheapest place to get petrol, by researchers at Admiral Car Insurance. The company has calculated how much the average motorist (based on driving 7,490 miles per year) will spend on petrol over the next 12
THE Isle of Wight's Monkey Haven has bid farewell and paid tribute to beloved primate, Tonka. On Saturday morning, the Javan Langur didn't wake up his usual, happy self. Staff noticed he seemed a shade more docile during breakfast, and instantly
EYES to the Solent — a Polish naval vessel is arriving in Cowes today (Thursday). Two Isle of Wight towns are preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of the defence of Cowes and East Cowes, by the Polish destroyer, ORP Błyskawica. Annually,
IS SUMMER on the way? Here's a look ahead to the weather, with the Isle of Wight set for more sunny spells in the coming days. Today (Thursday), Jamie Russell for the IW Met Service says temperatures between 14 and 16C are expected in the
A DOCTOR at St Mary's Hospital has been suspended following allegations that he sexually touched two females. Dr Chiemedo Ikpo, of Redwood Close, Newport, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday). The 48-year-old denied
A SHANKLIN man has been banned from driving after speeding — as he already had ten points on his licence before his latest offence. Kane Richard Hammond, 32, of Pomona Road, appeared in front of Island magistrates on Tuesday. He admitted exceeding
DROP in to a community wellbeing event to find out more about mental illness. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is hosting an outdoor public event to mark Mental Health Awareness Week on Thursday, May 12. The Island’s providers of mental health services
