Scam Alert

Island residents have shared the most recent scams that have been received over the past few weeks – Very nasty blackmail emails accusing the user of visiting unpleasant web sites and demanding money or the information would be released to everyone in their address...

Rural Crime Prevention

Rural Crime Prevention Booklet produced by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Please click on the following link to access useful information on reporting, protecting and preserving a crime scene, target hardening and rural crime.

Spruce up for the Best Kept Village Awards!

Judging for the next Best Kept Village Awards starts in May click for details We hope you can help by joining us at the Spruce up Day on May 18th. Refreshments will be provided as a thank you afterwards at the RVYC!

ELECTION INFORMATION

The poll for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight’s Police & Crime Commissioner will take place on Thursday 2 May and it is the first Island wide election since the Elections Act 2022 came into force. Amongst the most significant changes are:   The requirement...

Scam Alert

Some more scams to be aware of this week – Scammers are purporting to be EE either in phone calls or texts. The phone call will offer to reduce your direct debit if you sign up with them, all this will do is give access to your bank details to the criminals behind the...

Wootton GP Public Meeting

Wootton GP Public Meeting on Wednesday 27th March at the Old School Hall on New Road at 6:30pm to discuss Wootton GP’s closure and relocation to the Riverside Industrial Estate. Representatives from the Integrated Care Board, Medina Healthcare, and Healthwatch...

Scam Alert

Trading Standards are reporting a mix of old and new scams for us to be aware of this week – We have received a report of a scam “Inheritance” letter. The letter states a person has died and left a will and the supposed solicitors are trying to find...

Scam alert

Some more scam warnings from Trading Standards this week –   Be wary of emails purporting to be large chain stores offering deals – they will usually ask you to click on a link or share the information with friends, these will be phishing scams and whilst you may...

Biosphere Festival 29th & 30th June 2024

The very first annual Biosphere Festival 29th & 30th June 2024 A weekend for local businesses, organisations and communities to celebrate our Biosphere status together, with the goal of creating lasting change. If you aren’t sure what the Biosphere is, read...