UPDATED: Man wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary
Isle of Wight ObserverUPDATED 01/01/20 Police have confirmed that 40-year-old Graham Smith was arrested last night (New Year’s Eve), and subsequently charged with…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses after burglary in Godshill
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a work site in Godshill. Entry was forced to a container…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses after robbery left victim with broken jaw
Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a broken jaw following…
Read More‘Rider Of The Year’ Connor King re-signs for 2020
Connor King, crowned the Isle of Wight speedway rider of the year for 2019, will be back at the Smallbrook…
Read MoreFormula 2 Speedway to be trialled at Smallbrook
Fans of the Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors and the Plymouth Gladiators will be treated to further speedway innovation at…
Read MoreTwixmas campaign launched with new imagery to new markets
The Visit Isle of Wight Twixmas campaign has got underway using eye catching images of Island locations and activities. It…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses after serious collision in Shalcombe
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday (December 24). Officers are…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses to Sandown shop robbery
Police on the Island are appealing for witnesses to a robbery which took place at a shop in Sandown. At…
Read MoreFOUND: Can you help Police find Jamie Leigh Simpson?
UPDATE on 29/12/2019: A 30-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested on suspicion of assault, and is currently in police…
Read MoreSpecial Constable recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours list
A Special Constable who has devoted thousands of hours to developing and transforming the deployment of search and rescue teams…
Read MoreCouple celebrate 67 years of wedded bliss with romantic dinner
An Isle of Wight couple can rightfully claim to be one of the longest married on the Island as they…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Lucy the cat back home to delight of Zara and Alice
Lucy, the cat who stowed away in a horsebox from the Isle of Wight to a remote Scottish island, is…
Read MoreArrest following robberies at Sandown shop
Officers investigating robberies at a Sandown store have made an arrest. Last night (Dec 16), we were called to the…
Read MoreBeloved IW Zoo tiger Simi passes away
One of the Isle of Wight Zoo’s most loved animals, Simi the tiger, has died following a short illness. Simi…
Read MoreSilver Swans take flight
Five local ladies took to the dance floor in Northwood Village Hall to be examined by the Royal Academy of…
Read MoreChrist the King College ‘value added’ top marks
Christ the King College is celebrating a landmark success for students achieving A-Level qualifications in 2019. The latest Alps Report…
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