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CRAYFISH CONSERVATION CENTRE UNVEILED AT WILDHEART ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Representatives from The Wildheart Animal Trust, Bristol Zoological Society and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust A Crayfish Conservation Centre was officially opened at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary yesterday afternoon (Friday). The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has worked closely with...
Read moreDetails56 NEW HOMES IN BEMBRIDGE GIVEN THE GO AHEAD BY PLANNING OFFICIALS
Controversial plans for a housing development in Bembridge have been approved, but only after changes were made to the affordability of some of the proposed properties. 56 houses can now be built on the corner of Steyne Road and Hillway...
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS TO PAY MORE FOR POLICING FROM APRIL AS PRECEPT INCREASED
How much we pay towards policing on the Isle of Wight is going up again, by nearly 4%, but it could lead to more officers on our streets. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel agreed today...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL MAY NEVER RECOUP £350,000 AS FORMER TOUR OF BRITAIN ORGANISER ENTERS LIQUIDATION
Hopes of the Isle of Wight Council recouping costs associated with the cancellation of 2022's Tour of Britain stage have somewhat faded as Sweetspot, the former organiser of the major cycling event, has entered voluntary liquidation. The Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL’S EDUCATION LEAD RESPONDS TO MP’S STATEMENT ON SCHOOL CLOSURE PLANS
The Isle of Wight MP's opinion on school closures has been met with disagreement from the Isle of Wight Council, with the cabinet member for education and children’s services saying that Mr Seely’s words are 'a political attack'. As previously...
Read moreDetailsSTRIKE ACTION MEANS NO ISLAND LINE TRAINS ON TUESDAY WITH FURTHER DISRUPTION EXPECTED
Strike action on the railways means that Island Line trains will be suspended on Tuesday, with a reduced service also expected on several dates until 6th February. South Western Railway has confirmed that due to industrial action by the ASLEF...
Read moreDetailsCOMMUNITY ETHOS CONTINUES AS VIC’S STORES STARTS A NEW ERA IN NETTLESTONE
The start of a new era for Nettlestone's Vic's Stores was officially marked this morning (Friday) when a ribbon was cut to open the village's new and improved shop, now under the helm of the Patel brothers. A crowd of...
Read moreDetailsODESSEY’S ACADEMY TO REDEFINE THE GROOMING EXPERIENCE IN NEWPORT
The grooming experience is set to be redefined in Newport with the opening of a new business, Odessey’s Academy. Led by Charlotte Kingsland, the unique establishment on Pyle Street blends the artistry of a high-end salon with the timeless charm...
Read moreDetailsTEAM MERMAID ATLANTIC COMPLETE WORLD’S TOUGHEST ROW AS THEY CROSS THE LINE IN ANTIGUA
Islanders Xavier Baker, Paul Berry and Chris Mannion - Team Mermaid - successfully crossed the finish line in English Harbour, Antigua during the early hours of this morning (Friday) after completing the 'World's Toughest Row' in 43 days 17 hours...
Read moreDetailsJEWEL OF THE SOUTH TO MAKE RETURN TO TV SCREENS NEXT WEEK
L-R: Jenny Simmons and Louise Hart Hit Channel 5 documentary Jewel of the South - which focuses on life here on the Isle of Wight - is to make its much-anticipated return next week. Back next Thursday (1st February), the...
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