£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
17, July 2024·5 min readIsle of Wight sees a disturbing 10.2% rise in animal cruelty cases, says RSPCAWith cruelty cases up, the RSPCA launches its summer 'No Animal Deserves Cruelty' campaign
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
31, March 2024·4 min readRSPCA seeks Wildlife Friends for nationwide movement to support animal welfareBecome an RSPCA Wildlife Friend and join a community changing animal lives
13, March 2024·5 min readRSPCA reports soaring numbers of litter-related animal injuriesLitter injuries escalate for UK wildlife, with RSPCA urging public spring clean-up
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
25, January 2024·2 min readRSPCA issues final call for XL Bully owners to seek exemption before deadlineWith less than a week left, XL Bully owners urged by the RSPCA to secure exemption certificates
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
8, January 2024·3 min readRSPCA celebrates 200th anniversary with over 4,000 animal adoptions on Isle of WightThe RSPCA marks its bicentenary with ambitious plans for animal welfare
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
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
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