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Vectis Wind Farm Appeal Now Lodged
Wind developer Infinergy’s appeal against Isle of Wight Council’s decision to refuse Vectis Wind Farm near Wellow has now been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate.
Post-Christmas Waste A Success For Shoppers
Sainsbury’s Isle of Wight provided local residents with a re-cycling solution to make use of their unwanted Christmas cards. A recycling post-box in the store foyer allowed residents to deposit their used cards and also offered other recycling facilities including Batteries until 15th January.
Public Urged To Minimise Travel As Significant Snowfall Forecast
Members of the public are urged to avoid travelling on the roads tomorrow morning with four to eight centimetres anticipated on the Isle of Wight, and five to ten centimetres of snow predicted to fall across Hampshire.
Colder Weather & Possibility Of Snow
Island Pulse Weather News Update: The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for ice at the weekend. “With cold air in the east and mild air pushing in from the west, no one should be surprised to see sleet or snow over the weekend and next week.”
Police Urge Caution After Homemade Firework Damages Property
Police investigating a series of loud bangs that occurred in the Sandown area over the weekend are appealing for members of the public to be cautious if they find any suspicious devices.
Sainsbury’s Tackle Post-Christmas Waste
Sainsbury’s in Newport on the Isle of Wight are providing local residents with a solution to make use of their Christmas cards this year.
Significant Reduction In Size Of Proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park
After reviewing the range of comments and consultation responses from statutory stakeholders, other bodies and local communities, some significant revisions we have made to the proposals of the Navitus Bay Wind Park
NFU Criticises Xmas Single In Aid of Badger Charity
The Isle of Wight NFU has criticised a Christmas single released in aid of The Badger Trust. Isle of Wight NFU chair Caroline Knox says: This festive pop song and video, released by eco clothing brand Rapanui, may at first seem humorous on the surface but, actually it trivialises the whole issue of bovine tuberculosis.
