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This shot of deer on the Isle of Wight taken on Christmas Day makes a perfect Picture of the Week.
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These beauties look pretty amazing, but we're struggling to identify which type they are, because although they look like blues, they are much larger than usual. Let us know if you can help.
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If you are interested in this Isle of Wight created film about Red Squirrels, you can see it playing in the Isle of Wight Zoo cafe.
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Head to Arreton Community Centre from 2.30 to see a fantastic range of Isle of Wight produced honey and honey products.
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Catherine Bearder is concerned the new government strategy to protect bees and other pollinating insects lacks provisions for restricting the use of neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides.
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Charities are challenging political parties to ‘act for nature’ by introducing new laws to restore nature and increase everyone’s access to it, not only for nature’s sake but also for the contribution it makes to people’s health and wellbeing.
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A new DVD, filmed and produced on the Isle of Wight looks at the impact the American grey squirrel has had on the native reds across the British Isles. It launches at Isle of Wight Zoo early next month.
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Other reports have been quite alarmist on the re-laying of Undercliff Drive. OnTheWight has spoken to the Wildlife Trust and got a far more balanced response.
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Delight in the bumper crops at the annual Isle of Wight Beekeepers Association Honey Show on 8th November.
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is highlighting the importance of our red squirrels this week by dedicating a week celebrating the species.
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Hedgehogs and other wildlife were discovered at Saturday's Red Squirrel Day. Helen Butler reports.
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Islanders with bird tables and feeders are being urged to take hygiene precautions and clean their feeders and tables with anti-bacterial products or warm soapy water.
