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PEACOCK CROWNED BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE BUTTERFLY AS THOUSANDS CAST THEIR VOTES
The Peacock butterfly has been named Britain's Favourite Butterfly after beating 59 other species in a nationwide poll that attracted more than 20,000 votes.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 12TH JUNE 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetails15-YEAR-OLD LIGHTHOUSE HEROINE ETHEL LANGTON HONOURED 100 YEARS AGO
A 15-year-old Isle of Wight girl became the youngest person to receive Lloyd’s medal for bravery and endurance on 11th June 1926 - 100 years ago today.
Read moreDetailsCOMMUNITY ORDER FOR RYDE MAN WHO STRUCK SHOPKEEPER WITH WINE BOTTLE
The 34-year-old has avoided a prison sentence despite assaulting 3 shopworkers...
Read moreDetailsDERELICT SANDOWN HOTEL BLIGHTED BY FIRE AND VANDALISM COULD FINALLY BE REVIVED
Proposals to convert an Isle of Wight hotel plagued by fire damage and vandalism have been broadly endorsed by Sandown Town Council (STC).
Read moreDetailsLOCAL HOT TUB SAFETY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO PREVENT DEADLY LEGIONELLA
The Isle of Wight Council is raising awareness of hot tub safety among accommodation providers, with a focus on preventing Legionella bacteria.
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK’S WORK WITH ISLE OF WIGHT ANIMAL CHARITIES EARNS TOP AWARD
Wightlink has been recognised for its support of animal welfare at the Southern Region Animal Star Awards.
Read moreDetailsFORMER HIGH STREET STORE TO BRING BANKING SERVICES BACK TO COWES
A former shop in the heart of a town in the north-Wight will become a banking hub with Post Office services.
Read moreDetails‘CAPTAIN’ OATES FOUND GUILTY OF INJURING CAR BOOT MARSHAL NEARLY 5 YEARS AGO
Nearly 5-years after the incident, the jury found 'Captain' Oates guilty on both counts.
Read moreDetailsCONCERNS OVER NOISE AND SAFETY AS COWES SEAFRONT VENUE SEEKS ALCOHOL LICENCE
A seafront wedding and events venue's bid for a premises licence will come before Isle of Wight councillors next week amid concerns over noise, disturbance and safety.
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