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Changes To Island Taxi Fare Agreed
Members of the Isle of Wight Council’s regulatory committee have voted to accept a small number of changes to taxi fares, with one slight increase and two reductions.
Gritting Information Issued For Island Road Users
With both freezing temperatures and rain forecast in the next 24 hours, the Isle of Wight Council is urging all for motorists to take extra care on the roads today and tomorrow.
Crack House Closure Order Granted On Shanklin Property
Isle of Wight Magistrates issued a a Crack House Closure Order against 132 Regent Street in Shanklin, under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.
Don’t Make It An Easy Christmas For Burglars
With three weeks to go to Christmas Isle of Wight residents should be looking forward to the celebrations of the festive season and not becoming victims of crime. This week ACPO’s burglary campaign is focusing on protecting people from burglars who target homes at this time of year.
Carols in Yarmouth Town Square
Saturday 15th December 6-7pm “O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL” to Community Carol Singing Led by the ‘Slipshod Singers’ & Friends children from Yarmouth & Shalfleet Schools and accompanied by The Isle of Wight Salvation Army Band.
Gritters Out As Cold Front Moves In
?Isle of Wight council gritters will be out salting the roads from 7pm tonight. Met Office advise: A frontal band of cloud and wintry precipitation is slowly drifting southwards with cold air following from the north, leading to a risk of ice.
17 People Arrested In Drink-Drive Campaign
Roads policing officers have arrested 17 people on suspicion of drink-driving just two days into Hampshire Constabulary’s ‘Smashed’ campaign.East Hampshire saw the highest number of arrests with seven; three in Fareham, three in Portsmouth and one on the Isle of Wight.
Police Seek Witnesses After Public Order Incident
Isle of Wight Police are appealing for information after they were called to a public order incident in the High Street area of Shanklin Old Village around 1.00am on Saturday, December 1.
