In a new scheme beginning this week, Community Nurses are doing the day job by bicycle. Brett Milliner, a Ryde Community Nurse is the first to take part in the pilot scheme on the Isle of Wight, and is using a bicycle to make his visits across Ryde, from the busy town centre to Seaview…

In conjunction with the Soil Association’s Organic Fortnight 6-21 Sept, the Footprint Trust are hoping to encourage more “grow your own”…

Schools on the Isle of Wight are to learn how to be more eco-efficient this coming academic year. A free touring roadshow run by Island educational charity the Footprint Trust, will allow students and staff to take part in an ‘Eco Audit’ of their school…

A new Mathematics and Information Communication Technology block, is to be opened at Medina High School in Newport…

If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Bestival on the Isle of Wight this weekend, then the weather is likely to play a major role. Bestival goers should be prepared, as rain is forecast and predicted to be especially heavy on Friday…

The public is being asked to help the police and the Isle of Wight Council tackle the issue of graffiti. Each tag is like a signature and therefore identifies the culprit responsible…

A rare wildflower is boosting the chances of Isle of Wight farmer, Michael Poland, in winning a national award for wildlife-friendly farming. In May, Michael of Wroxall Manor Farm, was selected as a finalist for the work he has done helping birds and other wildlife on his farm…

Isle of Wight Pond Wardens are looking to make a splash with new members, to assist in the management of the Island’s wildlife ponds. Anyone thinking about becoming a Warden can come to an open evening on Thursday 18th September at the Riverside Centre in Newport…