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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 ...

Visit Isle of Wight is thanking the local volunteer walk leaders for the success of this year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festivals, which celebrated 25 years in 2024. The events in Spring and Autumn saw over 200 walks, taking in ...

Residents from across Sandown, Lake and Shanklin recently met to discuss the progress of The Bay Place Plan. Steering Group Chair Paddy Lightfoot updated over 60 community members on progress since the Place Plan consultation, and Isle of Wight Council ...

An Isle of Wight company has gained national recognition at a prestigious business awards event in London. WRS Systems received a ‘highly commended’ in the ‘Customer Loyalty Award’ category at this year’s Lloyds British Excellence Awards, held on Tuesday 12th ...