Police hunt two men spotted ‘using fake £50 notes’ in Cowes
Isle of Wight ObserverTwo men are wanted in connection with counterfeit money use. Both men were in the Cowes area allegedly using “fake…
Read MoreMan wanted for ear biting assault at Fairweather Festival photo released
Police are asking the public to help them to locate 27-year-old Sean Nicholas Lloyd-Fagan of no fixed address on the…
Read MoreWightlink ‘mechanical issue’ forces timetable change
One of Wightlink’s ships is experiencing a mechanical issue – forcing a change in their timetable for the weekend. Wightlink…
Read MoreIs this why the Sandown Town Council meeting was stopped?
A Sandown Town Council meeting “descended into a whole load of shouting” after questions were asked of the mayor’s integrity.…
Read MoreDavid Icke gives Ryde regeneration a big thumbs down
A celebrity author and former sports broadcaster has come against plans to regenerate Ryde. Isle of Wight Council organised a…
Read MoreRyde doctors temporarily stop bookable appointments
Ryde’s Esplanade Surgery will no longer offer pre-bookable appointments due to staffing shortages. The doctors have decided that during the…
Read MoreFire on the cliffs at Shanklin seafront
A fire has broken out on the cliffs in Shanklin. Firefighters from Shanklin and the Coastguard have been called to…
Read MoreCouncil aim to ‘remedy’ Floating Bridge noise with works
Further key works to help remedy noise and vibration issues with Cowes floating bridge are to be carried out this…
Read MoreMini Peppi steals the show at Jay Miller’s Circus
An Island boy has been inspired by Jay Miller’s Circus after being invited to open the final show with his…
Read MoreIW Council could lose one councillor after boundary change
Isle of Wight Council could lose one councillor under new boundary plans. A draft recommendation, released by the Local Government…
Read MoreShanklin Hideaway owner’s fear over road closures
The owners of a bar and restaurant have expressed concerns that the long-term closure of roads leading to their business…
Read MoreFirefighters return to Tarvic 2 and St Moritz hotels
Isle of Wight Firefighters have been called back to the Culver Parade. The Tarvic 2 and St Moritz fire has…
Read MoreTwo men sought after 11-year-old ‘inappropriately touched’
Police are appealing for witnesses after a young girl was touched inappropriately by two strangers. The incident happened in Snowberry…
Read MoreBody of man who jumped from Wightlink ferry found
The body of a man has been found in Portsmouth Harbour after he jumped from a car ferry. The man…
Read MoreVideo shows man arrested outside Tarvic 2 fire scene
A video has emerged of a man claiming to be part of a television film crew being arrested at the…
Read MoreIs this the moment the Tarvic 2 fire started?
A video and photograph appears to show the early stages of the Tarvic 2 hotel fire. Metadata from the video…
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