Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
5, February 2014·2 min read‘At Risk’ or ‘Vulnerable’ Medina Valley heritage sites namedA new document has been published identifying heritage assets in the Medina Valley considered to be ‘at risk’ or ‘vulnerable’.
3, May 2012·1 min readBee Swarm: What To Do If You Spot OneJust get on the phone to the Isle of Wight Bee Keepers Association if you spot a swarm of bees.
12, October 2012·1 min readFour Island churches added to English Heritage ‘At Risk’ registerAnother five Island buildings have been added to the English Heritage 'At Risk' register, two in the highest categories.
2, March 2010·1 min readThousands of New Trees Planned for The Island1000s of new trees to be planted across the Island over the coming years thanks to a return of funding.
27, March 2008·1 min readCouthy Butts: Demolition Threatened for Georgian Agricultural CottagesIt was with great surprise that we read the story last week in the County Press about a pair of...
11, March 2009·8 min readVisit To Roskrow Barton Wind FarmMany thanks to VentnorBlog writer, Wendy Varley, for her report of a visit to see wind turbines in action at...
2, August 2012·3 min readK1 Britannia: The legacy of Prince Albert Edward’s yachtA background on K1 Britannia, the yacht sitting in Venture Quays and undergoing a massive restoration
30, September 2014·1 min readGo nuts for Red Squirrel Week!Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is highlighting the importance of our red squirrels this week by dedicating a week celebrating the species.
22, August 2009·1 min readAlexandra Gardens: Open Heritage DaysOn Open Heritage Weekend you can visit two properties in Alexandra Gardens, Ventnor.
10, February 2009·1 min readRob Reed Wants To Hear From Ventnor ResidentsRob Reed is the Environmental and Neighbourhoods Officer (aka Town Centre Manager) for the area which stretches from Lake to...
20, July 2014·1 min readCouncil to serve urgent works notice on owners of former Frank James HospitalAlmost 3,000 signatures were collected calling on the Isle of Wight council to act and serve an urgent works notice on the owners of the former hospital in East Cowes.
20, May 2013·1 min readDo your bit during Save Our Butterflies WeekMany other species depend on butterflies for their survival as they are an integral part of the natural ecology.