Police alerted after wildlife poisoning
Isle of Wight ObserverA badger found dying beneath garden decking, in Northwood last spring, has been confirmed as a victim of rodenticide poisoning,…
Read MoreSolent songs celebrating coastal landscapes
A new music project, celebrating the Solent’s coastal landscapes, wildlife, and communities, has been released, bringing together Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter, Richard…
Read MoreNeigh‑bourhood patrol called to loose horses
Police were called out on Friday morning after several loose horses were spotted wandering along Bowcombe Road, Carisbrooke, prompting a…
Read MoreNew patrols target nuisance behaviour
A new initiative to tackle anti‑social behaviour and improve public spaces launched in Ryde this week, following a successful trial…
Read MoreCycle group highlights path safety concerns
CycleWight is calling on Islanders to help highlight serious problems on the Island’s cycleways and footpaths, following recent flooding and…
Read MoreJoin the Big Garden Birdwatch
Island residents are being encouraged to pick up a cuppa, grab a notebook, and spend just one hour connecting with…
Read MoreHurricanes power to 29–12 win at Eastleigh
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes won 29-12 away at Eastleigh in Counties One, with skipper, Tom Marriott, leading with a try,…
Read MoreCouncil perks revealed in meeting papers
Isle of Wight ObserverIt’s widely known that public‑sector workers enjoy gold‑standard, inflation‑linked pensions, often based on final salary – a level of security…
Read MoreGreen hat‑trick for Hovertravel
Hovertravel has become the only cross‑Solent ferry operator to achieve Green Marine Europe certification for the third year running. The…
Read MoreBullying and anxiety surge in youth survey
A major new survey by the Isle of Wight Youth Trust has revealed a worsening mental health crisis among young…
Read MoreRed flare prompts RNLI search in early hours
Cowes RNLI was called out to reports of a red flare on the River Medina, towards Folly Reach, on Friday…
Read MoreEnergy hub helps chase away the January blues
Newport’s Utilita Energy hub is continuing to brighten January with its Warm Welcome Week, a campaign designed to turn the…
Read MoreFour‑midable! 4-0 win for Ladies 1st XI
In Division One South, the Ladies 1st XI won 4-0 at home to Trojans III, with Polly Rider, Mia Lawrence,…
Read MoreRandom‑World to open this spring
A new interactive attraction, Random‑World, is due to open just outside Newport in late spring, offering a different kind of…
Read MoreFilm and talk celebrates Island’s lifeboat legacy
Islanders are invited to a special film and talk event next week, celebrating the Isle of Wight’s proud contribution to…
Read MoreIslanders urged to join planting effort
A major programme of tree and hedgerow planting is under way across the Isle of Wight, with residents invited to…
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