Armed police descended onto the streets of Sandown following reports of a man with a gun yesterday afternoon (Thursday).
Specialist officers from the mainland were quickly transferred to the Island via boat, to join local armed officers at the scene on Sandown Esplanade.
Searches were conducted in several locations in the town but no weapon was recovered and no arrests were made.
Cowes Enterprise College Becomes First Isle Of Wight Secondary School To Achieve PEACH Gold
Cowes Enterprise College has received a prestigious award in recognition of its support for students’ wellbeing, health, and academic achievement.
Shanklin's Crab Inn Refurbishment Plans Given Green Light
The owners of a historic Isle of Wight pub have gained listed building and planning consent to develop its garden and begin refurbishment works.
Seaview Parking Restrictions Approved
A recommendation for a ‘no waiting at any time’ parking restriction on Seaview’s High Street has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council today.
From Calbourne To The Clouds: Cobalt Spectrum LED Mood Lighting installed On refurbished Finnair Embraer Fleet
Calbourne based IFPL Group has announce that Finnair has selected its Cobalt Spectrum LED mood lighting with wireless control for the cabin upgrade of its Embraer fleet.
Isle Of Wight Honours Young Pilots Killed 80 Years Ago
Six young pilots who died when their Hawker Typhoon planes crashed into the sea off the Isle of Wight in June 1944 have been honoured at a service of remembrance at Parkhurst Military Cemetery.
Grounded Yacht Gets Overnight Help from Cowes Lifeboat
Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to the aid of a lone sailor on a grounded 32 foot yacht on the Hampshire shore in the early hours of this (Friday) morning.
Ryde Waterside Pool Refurbishment To Continue With Solar Panels
Solar panels will be fitted on the roof of a popular Ryde public swimming pool as part of works approved by the Isle of Wight Council this week.
Isle Of Wight Insurers Support For Mountbatten Enables Purchase Of Vital Equipment
NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the Island office recently nominated local charity Mountbatten Isle of Wight to receive a donation of more than £6,500 from NFU Mutual’s national £1.92million ‘Agency Giving Fund’.
Island MP Criticises Government’s Budget For Increasing Pressure On Health And Social Care Providers
Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, has taken the Government to task in the House of Commons for increasing pressure on health and social care providers.
Ajax To Northampton: Transfer Fee Agreed For Island Based Steam Railway Locomotive
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IWSR) is saying a fond farewell to one of its locomotives, which is chugging its way to a new home near Northampton.
Wootton Creek Water Quality Testing Program Launches
A water quality testing program, which began in July, has been initiated in Wootton Creek, with joint funding support from Wootton Bridge Parish Council and Fishbourne Parish Council.
Warning Issued Following Recent Reports Of Courier Fraud
Police are urging residents in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to remain vigilant following six reports of courier fraud in the last two weeks.
Freshwater Camp Road: Decision Made On 127-Housing Unit Proposal
A proposed 127-housing unit development next to Camp Road in Freshwater was rejected by the Isle of Wight Council yesterday.
Armistice Day And Remembrance Sunday Parade
The Isle of Wight Council will be represented at a number of services of Remembrance this weekend.
Newport's Barton Primary School Receives Uplifting Inspection Ratings
An Isle of Wight primary school at the ‘heart’ of its local community has received good ratings in all inspection categories.
Altered Tidal Energy Ventnor Proposal Set To Be Decided Upon
A bid to alter conditions for an approved onshore part of ‘England’s leading’ tidal energy project was discussed in detail by the Isle of Wight Council last night (Tuesday).
Southern Vectis November Community Fund Now Open
Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers this November, as part of a good causes initiative.
Prows Raised And Hearts Sunk: Floating Bridge Services Hit By Latest Issue
The Floating Bridge between East Cowes and Cowes is facing further issues today (Tuesday).
Government Confirms £20 Million Funding For Ryde
The Government has confirmed that millions of pounds allocated to Ryde via a new Town Board will finally be delivered.
Isle Of Wight NHS Trust Opens Doors To New Community Diagnostic Centre At St Mary’s
St Mary's Hospital has opened its new community diagnostic centre this week.
Cowes Enterprise College Becomes First Isle Of Wight Secondary School To Achieve PEACH Gold
Cowes Enterprise College has received a prestigious award in recognition of its support for students’ wellbeing, health, and academic achievement.
Shanklin's Crab Inn Refurbishment Plans Given Green Light
The owners of a historic Isle of Wight pub have gained listed building and planning consent to develop its garden and begin refurbishment works.
Seaview Parking Restrictions Approved
A recommendation for a ‘no waiting at any time’ parking restriction on Seaview’s High Street has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council today.
From Calbourne To The Clouds: Cobalt Spectrum LED Mood Lighting installed On refurbished Finnair Embraer Fleet
Calbourne based IFPL Group has announce that Finnair has selected its Cobalt Spectrum LED mood lighting with wireless control for the cabin upgrade of its Embraer fleet.
