Ventnor Winter Gardens: Isle of Wight council CEO open to ‘brokering a discussion between owners and local community’ (updated)
Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
4, April 2014·1 min readWildlife Trust : ‘TB strategy must prioritise badger vaccination’Trust say that badger culling is neither effective nor humane and that the TB strategy must prioritise badger vaccination.
3, April 2014·1 min readMP wants your views on Marine Conservation Zones proposalsThe Isle of Wight MP will be bringing the new minister, George Eustice, up to date on views of Islanders over the proposed MCZs.
2, April 2014·1 min readPetrol poured into badger sett and lit: Police appealPolice believe this to be an isolated incident and not connected to others involving badger setts on the Isle of Wight.
19, March 2014·1 min readBIFFA provides boost for wildlife at Sandown Meadows2014 marks the start of a new project to restore wildlife at Sandown Meadows, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s newest nature reserve.
18, March 2014·2 min readLaw intended to protect Red Squirrels could be scrappedA heated debate over changes to laws protecting the red squirrel population took place in Parliament last week.
6, March 2014·1 min readMan admits poisoning badger setts in NitonFurther details emerge about the laying of "buckets of" poison about 20 badger setts.
5, March 2014·1 min readMan arrested for Niton Badger poisoningAn arrest has been made in connection with the Niton badger poisoning.
3, March 2014·1 min readSeabed habitats off the Island to be mappedA sidescan sonar will be used off the north-eastern coast of the Isle of Wight to map the seabed
26, February 2014·1 min readSix local sites added to Marine Conservation Zones consultationGreat news as six Hampshire and Isle of Wight sites are added to the consultation.
25, February 2014·1 min read‘Large number of dead sea birds’ found on Sandown beach: Photos (updated)It's not clear what the cause of death may be, but we've asked the council and will see what they come back with.
25, February 2014·1 min readFind out how you can help with the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital AppealWant to learn more about Bats? Want to see some in person? Want to help the Bat Hospital? Then don't miss this event.
20, February 2014·1 min readWatch this fantastic Red Squirrel video. You’ll love it!Forget about the grey drizzle outside, be transported back to a dreamy hot summer's day with this wonderful footage of a Red Squirrel enjoying some 'fast food' in Ryde.