Coastguard rescue helicopter called to the Isle of Wight hospitial
Coastguard rescue helicopter called to the Isle of Wight hospitial The Lee on the Solent based Coastguard search and rescue helicopter has been called to the Isle of Wight in the early hours of Wednesday morning to carry out a medical evacuation the life saving helicopter flew into St Mary’s to pick up a seriously […]
Arson Probe launched after million pound fire in Southampton
Arson Probe launched after million pound fire in Southampton Officers from Hampshire Constabulary appealing for witnesses following a fire at a building in Southampton earlier today. The fire was reported at 2pm at a vacant commercial property under construction in St Mary Street and we attended with our colleagues from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service. […]
Scammer attempt to scam Isle of Wight business owner
Scammer attempt to scam Isle of Wight business owner Visit Isle of Wight and an Island B&B owner are warning accommodation providers on the Island to be aware of a scam, which could cost small businesses thousands. Shona McMillan of Koala Cottage in Godshill received an email from someone claiming to be from France, asking […]
Woman hurt in New Forest hit and run
Woman hurt in New Forest hit and run Police are appealing for witnesses to a fail to stop collision in Hythe which resulted in a pedestrian being injured. At approximately 9.35am on Tuesday 19 March the pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, was walking along Fulmar Drive in the direction of Frost Road when the […]
140 knives off Hampshire streets during Operation Sceptre
140 knives off Hampshire streets during Operation Sceptre Operation Sceptre, the national week of action against knife crime, took place last week Monday 11 to Sunday 17 March and was proactively supported by Hampshire Constabulary. The operation aims to highlight the risks that carrying a bladed weapon can bring, as well as targeting offenders who […]
Concerns over missing Andover woman
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Community radio station Vectis is branching out
Community radio station Vectis is branching out The community radio station Vectis FM has branched out into live events, and drew a full house for its first ever variety show at the Riverside Centre – raising more than £1,100 to help keep the station going. The Island line up featured dance, music, magic and comedy, […]
Terror probe launched following Stanwell stabbing
Terror probe launched following Stanwell stabbing Counter Terrorism Policing South East are leading an investigation into an incident last night, which has now been declared a terrorist incident, following the arrest of a man on suspicion of attempted murder and racially aggravated public order in Surrey. A 50-year-old man was arrested yesterday evening (16 March) […]
£60K Cross Solent patient transport funded set to stay
£60K Cross Solent patient transport funded set to stay The Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet has agreed to continue to grant £60,000 a year to fund patient transport for residents needing mainland medical treatment. The money will now be granted directly to the local NHS trust to fund the scheme, instead of the council operating […]
Man wanted after violent attack
Man wanted after violent attack Officers want the public’s help to trace a man being sought in connection with a violent assault. Liam Cowan, 30 and of no fixed address, is wanted for questioning in connection with a violent attack at an address in Charlton on 30 December 2018. He has links to Croydon and […]
