Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
14, June 2024·4 min readRallying call for Isle of Wight as RSPCA celebrates 200th birthday during busiest weekIsle of Wight urged to do its bit amid ‘new’ challenges for animals
11, June 2024·1 min readNew microchipping law for cats in England comes into effect: Make sure you avoid the £500 fineMicrochipping cats is now mandatory in England, with hefty fines for noncompliance
8, May 2024·5 min readCapture the beauty of animals with your camera in RSPCA’s latest photo contestRSPCA calls for young people's photos of animals illustrating a 'Better World' for wildlife
2, May 2024·1 min readMotorists reminded to ‘Pass wide and slow’ around horses on Isle of Wight roadsSafety reminder for drivers: slow down and pass horses wide
22, April 2024·6 min readIsle of Wight’s Ability Dogs charity hosts successful Fun Dog Show fundraiserIsle of Wight Fun Dog Show raises funds for Ability Dogs charity
16, April 2024·1 min readRyde residents urged to report dog fouling as council enforcement tightensRyde Town Council launches crackdown on dog fouling to keep the town safe and clean
4, April 2024·1 min readWitness appeal following report of dog being harmed on The Causeway, FreshwaterPublic's help needed to investigate dog harm case in Freshwater
4, April 2024·2 min readHistoric victory for brown alpaca at British Alpaca Society National ShowFrom humble beginnings to supreme winner, Isle of Wight's alpaca triumphs
29, March 2024·4 min readRabbit welfare crisis: Adoption preferred over impulse Easter purchasesWith abandonment on the rise, RSPCA advises on responsible rabbit care
11, March 2024·3 min read72% in South East say no to breeding unhealthy flat-faced dogs, report the RSPCARSPCA's campaign reveals the distressing health of flat-faced dog breeds
30, January 2024·3 min readRSPCA pushes for primate pet ban, with new licensing rules on the horizonThe new law won’t kick in until 2026, amid worry for thousands of kept monkeys, says the RSPCA
20, January 2024·2 min readRSPCA endorses Pet Abduction Bill to create stronger deterrents for pet thievesNew bill proposed to turn pet abduction into a specific, punishable offence