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HEARTBREAKING INCREASE IN CRUELTY AGAINST DOGS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT REVEALED
Cruelty to dogs increased on the Isle of Wight in 2023, shocking figures from the RSPCA show. Last year, the RSPCA received 124 reports about cruelty to dogs on the Island, compared to 109 in 2022 - an increase of...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 23RD AUGUST 2024
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...
Read moreDetailsBURGLAR FOUND ASLEEP IN WOOTTON HOUSEBOAT BED PLEADS GUILTY AT COURT
A court has this week heard how a burglar was found asleep in bed after breaking into a houseboat in Wootton, less than 24 hours after taking a dip in the swimming pool of another property he had broken into....
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL-OWNED HYTHE FERRY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE OVER DAMAGE
The Red Funnel-owned Hythe Ferry service, which runs across Southampton Water, has been suspended until further notice due to damage sustained to the mooring pontoon. Damage to the dolphin piling at the Hythe Pier landing led to a survey of...
Read moreDetailsINQUEST HEARS FATAL CRASH WAS CAUSED BY RIDER BEING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD
An inquest into the death of German scooterist Mattias Klabis, who died during the Isle of Wight Scooter Rally 2 years ago, heard how he was driving on the wrong side of the road at the time of impact. 51-year-old...
Read moreDetailsDON’T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR REPEAT PRESCRIPTION AHEAD OF THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching, the South East’s Medical Director is urging Islanders to order any repeat prescriptions that are due in good time. Each Bank Holiday the NHS 111 phone service sees an increase in calls from...
Read moreDetailsALDI CONFIRMS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Aldi has confirmed its opening times for stores on the Isle of Wight ahead of the upcoming late August Bank Holiday. Standard opening hours will remain in place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August, and stores will then be...
Read moreDetailsISLAND’S CARE AND HEALTH PROVIDERS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW TALENT
Employers from across the Island are joining forces once again in a drive to find new recruits looking to make a real difference to people's lives. Jobseekers are being encouraged to find out more about the wide range of rewarding...
Read moreDetailsTOP OF THE CLASS! ISLAND TEENS CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS ON GCSE RESULTS DAY
16-year-olds across the Isle of Wight are celebrating after picking up their GCSE results this morning (Thursday). Today marks the start of the next stage of many young people’s lives as they move on to new challenges. Many are choosing...
Read moreDetailsFLAGSHIP LOCO ‘CALBOURNE’ BACK ON THE RAILS IN TIME FOR THE STEAM SHOW
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s flagship locomotive 'Calbourne' is back on the tracks - just in time for the annual Isle of Wight Steam Show this weekend. After being offline for several months to have new tyres fitted, the...
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