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
20, July 2023·1 min readMaddie’s Meadow: A safe haven for dogs sparks controversy in NewchurchPlans for a secure dog walking and training facility in an Isle of Wight village face opposition from locals
27, July 2023·3 min readSurge in cat cruelty cases sparks RSPCA’s ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ campaignRSPCA reports a 25 per cent surge in cat cruelty cases, launching 'Cancel Out Cruelty' campaign
31, July 2023·3 min readA cautionary tale about pet insurance after £7,600 claim for injured cat denied: Isle of Wight resident seeks justice (updated)Isle of Wight's Sue Ellis battles an insurance firm after a £7,600 vet bill for her cat's dog attack injuries denied. Show your support if you can via her Go Fund Me appeal
7, August 2023·2 min readCountry Watch team acts against dogs off leads after sheep attacks on the Isle of WightPolice in Hampshire and Isle of Wight warn dog walkers they could potentially face prosecution, after recent sheep attacks
23, September 2023·3 min readOverbreeding crisis: RSPCA offers advice to rabbit owners on proper care this International Rabbit Day 2023RSPCA highlights urgent rehoming need for rabbits amid overbreeding and cost-of-living concerns
13, October 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight equestrian duo clinch victory in Petplan Equine Elementary Freestyle Silver ChampionshipAlison Heywood and Thomas K triumph in Petplan Equine Silver Championship 2023
13, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight rider Pip Smith clinches prestigious pony championship titleIsle of Wight's Pip Smith and pony Vynnes Magical Edition secure a historic win at the esteemed 2023 Horse of the Year Show championship
22, November 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight sees rise in pet abandonments amid Cost of Living CrisisAs living costs rise, pet abandonments skyrocket, leaving the RSPCA stretched thin
1, December 2023·5 min readHow to protect your animals during the cold: RSPCA’s essential winter guideRSPCA urges extra care for animals during cold spell with winter safety tips
15, December 2023·3 min readRSPCA launches Christmas Rescue campaign as number of neglect incidents riseRSPCA emergency line sees spike in neglect, with 116 Isle of Wight cases in first ten months of the year
19, December 2023·6 min readRSPCA warns of key dates for XL Bully owners before new legislationFrom 31st December 2023 it will become illegal to breed, give away or sell an XL Bully
4, January 2024·1 min readLetter: Law change for DNA testing of dogs could tackle Nationwide issue of dog messLetter to the Editor proposes dog DNA database to combat the problem of dog mess on the streets of the Isle of Wight