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Three Arrested On Suspected Drug Offences

Mar 17th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Campaign, Community Forum, Crime, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, News, Ryde, South East, Town & Village News, Youth

Under Operation Sheridan, Police officers from the Isle of Wight’s Targeted Patrol Teams and Dog Support Unit arrested three people last Friday, for suspected drugs offences on Ryde Pier…



BMX Skills at Island Cycle Safety Roadshow

Mar 17th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Advertising, Attractions, Campaign, Cycling, Education, Family Day Out, Featured News, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Event News, Isle of Wight Services, Lifestyle, News, Ryde

A display of BMX skills has been added to the array of events at a roadshow to promote cycling safety on the Isle of Wight this weekend. Community safety partner agencies and local cycle businesses are joining forces to give more cyclists the skills to be safer at the event in Ryde…



Police Appeal After Yarmouth Burglary

Mar 16th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Crime, Isle of Wight, News, Public Information

After Police were called on February 26th to investigate the report of burglary from a garage belonging to a flat in Yarmouth. Isle of Wight CID are appealing for more information about two men seen in Yarmouth High Street on February 14th…



Isle of Wight Man Charged With Rape

Mar 15th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Cowes, Crime, Island Newswire, Isle of Wight, Lead, News

A man was charged today (Monday, March 15th) with the rape of a 16-year-old girl on the Isle of Wight on Friday. The man remains in custody and will appear before the courts today…



Changing Times For Mobile Police Office

Mar 12th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Community, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, News, Public Information, Town Parish and Village News

Safer Neighbourhoods team remains dedicated to maintaining an active presence in every community by continuing its regular tour with the Isle of Wight Mobile Police Office. The times and places for the mobile police office’s tour are changing from this month…



Probe Into Building Site Burglary

Mar 12th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Crime, Isle of Wight, News, Public Information

Police are renewing an appeal for information after a burglary was reported on a building site in East Cowes. It’s alleged plumbing pipes and electrical cable were stolen from inside houses under construction off Beatrice Avenue…



Police Investigate Suspicious Shoppers

Mar 12th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Police are renewing an appeal for information about a group of men seen acting suspiciously in shops across the Isle of Wight this week. 12 reports have been received so far about stolen takings or attempts to steal money by confusing shop staff…



Cycling Skills & Safety Roadshow on Wight

Mar 10th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Advertising, Community, Cycling, Featured News, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Event News, Isle of Wight Services, Lifestyle, News, Public Information, Ryde

Local cycle businesses and community safety partner agencies are joining forces to give more cyclists the skills to be safer on the Isle of Wight…