A new arts trail is being created at Pan Country Park to reflect the natural habitat within which it sits. and includes a series of carved wooden benches featuring butterflies, dormice and the bullhead fish.
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If you want to find out more about the issues that affect our environment, this is where they’ll be. Whether it’s details of the latest asphalt plant, bio-mass plant or wind turbine application, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.
Eco advocates encouraged to apply for 2016 David Green Award
Applications are now open for an award to recognise activity that contributes to the advancement of the late David Green’s low carbon vision.
Monday, 19th September, 2016 9:49am
By Sally Perry with 6 readers' comments
Register your favourite beaches for the Autumn Beach Clean Series 2016
Surfers Against Sewage have launched the sixth annual Autumn Beach Clean Series. Sign up now to take part in October and do you bit to help clear 15 tonnes of marine litter.
Tuesday, 30th August, 2016 6:24pm
By Dom Ferris with 3 readers' comments
Party on the beach, but make sure you ‘leave no trace’
It's great to be able to spend warm summer evenings on the beach with friends, but if you do, please remember to take your litter home with you.
Wednesday, 24th August, 2016 12:27pm
By Sally Perry with 3 readers' comments
Isle of Wight Lib Dems launch Island-wide ‘No Fracking’ petition
The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats have launched a petition objecting to any form of fracking or oil drilling on the Isle of Wight.
Monday, 15th August, 2016 6:28pm
By Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats with 33 readers' comments
Isle of Wight sustainable transport projects underway
The Isle of Wight Council has started to deliver a £450,000 sustainable transport programme - funded by the Department for Transport.
Wednesday, 27th July, 2016 6:13pm
By IW Council Press Office with 34 readers' comments
Cuts in school funding spark strike action on the Isle of Wight
The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is calling on pupils, parents and school staff to support the action and send a clear message to Government.
Wednesday, 29th June, 2016 8:44am
By Sally Perry with 19 readers' comments
The realities of the Plastic Challenge: Week One
Going plastic free for a month was never going to be easy, but one week in and those on the Isle of Wight taking part in the MCS campaign have discovered very quickly just how much plastic is used in everyday items.
Monday, 6th June, 2016 6:45pm
By Maggie Nelmes with 16 readers' comments
Have you got your new wheelie bins or sacks yet?
With the deadline for all new wheelie bins and sacks this weekend, many are reporting they are still without, despite the extended deadline.
Friday, 27th May, 2016 5:10pm
By Sally Perry with 129 readers' comments
Campaign group warn of Isle of Wight fracking possibilities
Although UKOG say they have no intention of fracking at this precise moment in time, Frack Free Isle of Wight warn residents that this position may change in the future. Find out more at their next meeting tomorrow.
Tuesday, 24th May, 2016 5:27pm
By Lisa Cant with 12 readers' comments
Will you take on the ‘Plastic Challenge’? asks Isle of Wight Green Party?
Do you think you could go plastic free for a month? The Isle of Wight Green Party is asking Islanders to consider taking on the MCS challenge.
Tuesday, 24th May, 2016 10:57am
By Maggie Nelmes with 9 readers' comments
