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Barratt Homes has released some wildlife-friendly tips for small outdoor spaces, in partnership with the RSPB, to mark World Habitat Day today (Wednesday). Barratt Homes and the RSPB have published a new ‘Welcome Wildlife into Your World’ guide that shows...
Read moreDetailsExtra support will be given to the Isle of Wight Council to help them to prepare for the introduction of landmark legislation that will ensure domestic abuse victims and their families get the vital help they need. Thousands of people...
Read moreDetailsThis is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 28th September – Friday 2nd October 2020 • Steven Leigh Vanner, 35, of Carisbrooke Road in Newport, was found...
Read moreDetailsMorrisons is launching a service aimed at ensuring customers who are self-isolating can get a delivery of food to their doorstep. With coronavirus cases rising, Morrisons wants no customer to be left behind and the ‘doorstep delivery’ service will offer...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight man who has spent the past 5 years bodybuilding has clinched podium positions at a national competition, as well as being ranked the 5th best heavyweight bodybuilder in the country. Will George, from Havenstreet, travelled to...
Read moreDetailsThere has been a surge in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, with 7 cases identified in the first 4 days of October. The latest data from Public Health England has added a further...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely has applauded local members of the Royal Marines Association (RMA) for the incredible target they have set themselves to raise funds for The Royal Marines Charity. 11 Isle of Wight ex-marines and ex-service personnel...
Read moreDetailsThe museum of Island History, located in Newport’s historic Guildhall, will re-open to visitors later this week. Visitors can view some of the Island’s latest archaeological finds, find out about Garibaldi’s connection to the Isle of Wight and view the...
Read moreDetailsOur Island, a movement that seeks to create a new political ambition for the Isle of Wight based solely upon the interests of the Island and its people, has been formally launched. It will be promoted and realised by 'committed...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with a fire at a residential property in Cowes this lunchtime (Tuesday). 2 appliances - 1 from Newport and 1 from Cowes - are in attendance at Mill Hill Road,...
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