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Lidl is recalling its popular Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper. It's said that the possible presence of copper makes both the crème fraiche and yoghurt varieties unsafe to eat. The products can be purchased ...

Signs have been installed at the entrance to St John's Wood in Ryde this week in a bid to prevent suicide, as part of Men Only IOW's Suicide Prevention Initiative. The installation on Tuesday - International Men's Day - marked ...

A collection of Eucalyptus trees held at Ventnor Botanic Gardens has been given National Plant Collection status, securing the trees for the future. Hamamelis (witch hazel) and Amelanchier (snowy mespilus) at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire have also been ...

Bird keepers across the Isle of Wight are being asked to protect their birds following an increase in the risk of bird flu. Owners are being advised to take care to protect their birds from being exposed to any potential ...

A valuable Friesian cow was airlifted to safety by a Royal Navy helicopter after falling 75ft over a cliff at Binnel Bay on 20th November 1984. Farmer Hugh Noyes and coastguards had spent 5 hours attempting to rescue the 900lb ...

Former school governor Stuart Nuttall, who has denied committing numerous child sex offences, will stand trial next year. The 53-year-old, of Stonelands Park in Binstead, appeared before Magistrates on 18th October charged with a total of 12 offences dating between ...

A problem with the aft engine on board Red Funnel's Red Eagle vehicle ferry has led to the cancellation of at least 4 sailings this evening (Wednesday). The cross-Solent operator has been forced to pull the 18:00 and 21:00 sailings ...

As Wight Tyres approaches its 2-year anniversary under the leadership of Managing Director Ryan Smith-Matthews, the business is celebrating incredible growth, community support and a renewed commitment to exceptional service. Since taking over from Jamie on 21st November 2022, Ryan ...

The innovative Riot Act theatre-in-education performance group returned to the Isle of Wight last week to bring their unique and personal take on road safety and awareness to hundreds of local students. Over the course of the hour-long performance, pupils ...

A new tree management strategy has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council — the first time the authority has taken this step. The Island is blessed with about 100,000 trees owned by the council, and hundreds of thousands ...