Council unanimously votes to tackle Isle of Wight ferry crisis
WEB1 day ago · Ahead head of the vote, Cllr Blake emphasised that the council has a duty to alleviate the problems with ferry services. The council voted unanimously in favour of Cllr Blake and Cllr Lilley’s combined motion. The Isle of Wight's ongoing ferry crisis was discussed at a full council meeting at County Hall tonight (Wednesday, September 18).
Police update after 'death threat' on Isle of Wight bus
WEB1 day ago · Police have released an update following an investigation into reports that a boy received a 'death threat' on an Isle of Wight bus. As previously reported, Hampshire and IW Constabulary were called at 9.49pm on Sunday (September 15) to reports that a 16-year-old boy had been threatened on a bus. The bus in question is understood to have been ...
Critical Isle of Wight issues to be discussed by councillors
WEB2 days ago · Two of the Isle of Wight's most critical issues are set to be discussed at County Hall in Newport tonight (Wednesday). The Isle of Wight Council's Full Council meeting will discuss the Island's crisis-hit ferry services and ExxonMobil's proposal for a Solent CO2 Pipeline. Leader of the Isle of Wight Council Phil Jordan will address the meeting ...
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WEBStarmer firm on winter fuel payment cuts amid potential Commons revolt. Isle of Wight news, sport, weather, travel, events, jobs, entertainment and more from the Isle of Wight County Press.
No early release for Isle of Wight prisoners to free up cells
WEB1 day ago · The POA has confirmed no prisoners at HMP Isle of Wight will benefit from the change in policy, as the government looks to free up cells quickly. Around 1,700 prisoners across the UK were released early last week in the first phase of the Government’s plan to tackle overcrowding, with some seen celebrating with friends and family, and having ...
Hostility increases towards Isle of Wight development
WEB1 day ago · Hostility towards proposed housing off Camp Road has continued to build ahead of a consultation deadline on Friday this week. Cllr John Medland, who represents Freshwater South on the Isle of Wight Council, has joined Freshwater Parish Council and 28 residents in lodging objections against a re-advertised application for …
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WEBFind out why Newport Morrisons could lose some parking spaces. Read more articles. Latest local news from the Isle of Wight County Press.
Arson arrest made as police investigate Ocean Hotel fires
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Isle of Wight police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with recent fires at a derelict seaside hotel. The teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a spate of fires at the Ocean Hotel off Sandown Esplanade. The derelict was targeted four times in a week, and the police investigation is ongoing.
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Isle of Wight ferry petition just shy of 11k over fares
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Isle of Wight ferry disruption leads to MPs and government talks. Simon Jackson, a disgruntled ferry user, started a petition on the Wightlink Users Facebook page a fortnight ago, which has gathered pace and attracted national media interest. He described the Island's ferry services as "beyond expensive" and …