‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
17, June 2014·1 min readFirst for Isle of Wight Marsh Harrier pair as their chicks hatch on RSPB reserveFor the first time, chicks from a pair of marsh harriers have successfully hatched on Brading Marshes say RSPB.
20, May 2014·1 min readGreat crested grebes nest on the Isle of WightWater dancing bird pairs up for the first time on RSPB reserve in Brading Marshes.
12, May 2014·1 min readLittle Egrets and Marsh Harriers nesting on the Isle of Wight for the first timeGood wetland habitat and plenty of food encourages birds to nest on the Island says the RSPB.
8, May 2014·3 min readBrading High Street closes for two weeks for water mains repairsRead on for details of diversions, including Southern Vectis bus and school routes.
23, April 2014·2 min readPrimary school requires improvement says OfstedAlthough Ofsted found the school required improvements in all areas, they did praise senior leaders and pupils.
31, March 2014·1 min readThis local pub could vanish if planning application approvedThe residents' action group is concerned that if approval is permitted to convert the pub into two residential properties that another amenity is lost to the town. They urge locals to have their say at meeting and online.
13, February 2014·1 min readFive week closure for footpath improvement worksA popular footpath in Brading is being upgraded to make it more suitable for cyclists to use and safer for pedestrians.
11, February 2014·1 min readIsland Line train service back on trackCommuters will be happy to hear the good news.
10, February 2014·1 min readIsland Line train service continues to be suspendedAlternative arrangements are in place today, following the landslip that occurred at the end of last week.
7, February 2014·1 min readLandslip takes out Island Line train service againLandslip in Sandown is now only one metre from the track. Specialists assessing over the weekend. Line suspended until further notice.
7, February 2014·1 min readCommunity Choir seeks pianistAre you a pianist with free time on a Tuesday evening? If so, Brading Community Choir would love to have you on board.
3, February 2014·2 min readFlooding of Eastern Yar a ‘low priority’ say Environment AgencyPublic meeting reveals Eastern Yar flooding is considered low priority by Environment Agency with no preventative works planned.