Police launch arson probe on Portland after house fire
Police launch arson probe on Portland after house fire Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious fire at a house on Portland. Dorset Police was called at around 6am on Sunday 12 August to an address in Hamcroft, Easton. The fire started in the porch and caused significant damage to the lounge and its […]
Officers continue to appeal for help in finding Christopher Fisher
Officers continue to appeal for help in finding Christopher Fisher Officers are seeking help from residents and dog walkers to help find a vulnerable missing man from Headcorn. Christopher Fisher (known as Chris), who is 31-years-old, was reported missing at around 6pm on Thursday 9 August 2018. He was last believed to be in or […]
Police issued CCTV after burglary in Portsmouth
Police issued CCTV after burglary in Portsmouth Hampshire Constabulary are investigating a burglary in Portsmouth have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to. Officers were called following a burglary in London Road, Portsmouth, which happened between 11am and 12.45pm on July 7. Entry was gained via the front door […]
Wightlink Ferry delayed due to mechanical issue
Wightlink Ferry delayed due to mechanical issue The Wightlink Portsmouth to Fishbourne Car Ferry Service is currently running with a delay of up to 25 minutes due to a mechanical issue. A spokesman for Wightlink said: Please check in at the usual time for your booking while we try to make up the time. We […]
Floating bridge repair completed
Floating bridge repair completed Cowes floating bridge has resumed normal service following the repair of a faulty prow hinge. Remedial work was carried out for the vessel to be back in service on Cowes firework night last Friday, before the full repair was completed on Saturday. The original issue arose on Thursday. A workboat, provided […]
Scumbag Nathan Hobbs Jailed after attacking Gosport PCSO
Scumbag Nathan Hobbs Jailed after attacking Gosport PCSO A Gosport man has been sentenced to twenty-six weeks in prison after admitting assaulting a PCSO in the town and other offences. Nathan James Hobbs of St Vincent Road appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday 9 August after entering guilty pleas. The 29-year-old was sentenced to […]
Newport Slug and Lettuce closed after structural damage
Newport Slug and Lettuce closed after structural damage The Slug and Lettuce in Newport remains closed after part of the ceiling came crashing down on the recently refurbished pub. Patrons were forced to leave the building on Sunday afternoon when the bar structure failed, sending glasses smashing to the ground. Electrical wiring and insulation has […]
Man who groomed teen girls jailed
Man who groomed teen girls jailed A man who attempted to incite sexual activity with what he believed was three separate teenage girls has been sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment. Lee Webster, 32 and of no fixed address, was arrested by officers from Kent Police in March 2018 following reports that he […]
Police hunting bank card post theif
Police hunting bank card post theif Thames Valley Police is releasing CCTV images of a man who may have vital information in connection with an incident of burglary and fraud in Oxford. At around 4:15pm on Saturday 28 July the offender entered a building on Radcliffe Square and stole post belonging to a woman in […]
Warning as thieves target Island allotments
Warning as thieves target Island allotments Allotment holders believe professional thieves are behind a spate of thefts on the Isle of Wight. Over the weekend, allotments on the Pan Estate were targeted, with at least two sheds broken into and produce grown by others such as carrots and runner beans being stolen. Two other allotment […]