Environment

The Isle of Wight National Landscape includes the National Trust's Newton National Nature Reserve.

County Hall to vote on five-year plan for Isle of Wight National Landscape tomorrow

Front row, from right: Tina and daughter Siena. Middle row, from right: Tina's friend's daughter Livy and Tina's partner Guy. Back row, from right: Martin, daughter Marnie and Tina's friend Jade.

Front row, from right: Tina and daughter Siena. Middle row, from right: Tina's friend's daughter Livy and Tina's partner Guy. Back row, from right: Martin, daughter Marnie and Tina's friend Jade.

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'Here's why I bought a house on the edge of a landslip'

Sewage pollution protesters at Gurnard Bay earlier this year.

Sewage pollution protesters at Gurnard Bay earlier this year.

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Southern Water: "We prevented 300 storm overflows on Island in past two years"

Representatives from Wootton Creek Fairway Association, Wootton Bridge Parish Council and Fishbourne Parish Council in front of Wootton Creek.

Representatives from Wootton Creek Fairway Association, Wootton Bridge Parish Council and Fishbourne Parish Council in front of Wootton Creek.

Surfers Against Sewage

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Village regularly testing creek water for sewage pollution

The Camp Road housing proposal has received extensive public criticism.

The Camp Road housing proposal has received extensive public criticism.

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'It poses a serious harm to the community': Camp Road proposal rejected

New pipeline and water recycling centre planned for Sandown

New pipeline and water recycling centre planned for Sandown

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Find out why the Island's getting a new water recycling plant

The bee hive found in Sandown.

The bee hive found in Sandown.

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Huge bee colony found on Southern Water site being relocated to Ventnor

Liberty Turrell authored a report into microplastic pollution in the Medina Estuary

Liberty Turrell authored a report into microplastic pollution in the Medina Estuary

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Meet the Islander who found shocking amounts of microplastics in the river Medina

A report has revealed alarming figures of microplastic pollution in the Medina estuary

A report has revealed alarming figures of microplastic pollution in the Medina estuary

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River of shame: Levels of microplastics worse in Medina than China and India

GKN's new solar farm.

GKN's new solar farm.

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GKN Aerospace unveils new 1.2MW solar farm at East Cowes

View across the lake to Haddon Lake House

View across the lake to Haddon Lake House

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Happy ending for all as magical Haddon Lake House set to be restored to former glory

The landslip from above

The landslip from above

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Bonchurch landslip could be at risk of further movement new video reveals

Flooding from Lukely Brook on Sylvan Drive in Newport

Flooding from Lukely Brook on Sylvan Drive in Newport

Looking back: One year since the devastating floods of October 2023

Little Wild Hearts bug hunting

Little Wild Hearts bug hunting

More nature based activities as Forever Wild At Heart becomes CIC

Michael Rainey spoke on behalf of the Solent Protection Society.

Michael Rainey spoke on behalf of the Solent Protection Society.

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Fort Victoria development proposal denounced by retired architect

Fossils found at landslip-threatened Leeson Road

Fossils found at landslip-threatened Leeson Road

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100 million year old fossils discovered on landslip-hit Leeson Road

Hale Manor Quarry is no longer used for mineral extraction.

Hale Manor Quarry is no longer used for mineral extraction.

Land restoration at Island quarry could continue for two more years

West Wight Labour MP Richard Quigley and the Green Party's Vix Lowthion, who is standing for the Isle of Wight East in 2024, attended the event

West Wight Labour MP Richard Quigley and the Green Party's Vix Lowthion, who is standing for the Isle of Wight East in 2024, attended the event

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Newly-formed Greenpeace Isle of Wight group hosts day of action

A blonde squirrel spotted at Ventnor Botanic Garden

A blonde squirrel spotted at Ventnor Botanic Garden

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Rare blonde squirrel discovered living at popular Island attraction

The property going to auction in Ventnor.

The property going to auction in Ventnor.

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House just metres from landslip SELLS at auction (but not for £10)

Flooding at Well Road roundabout in East Cowes last year.

Flooding at Well Road roundabout in East Cowes last year.

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Flood alert issued for the Isle of Wight's coast

Almost 30 people took part in a beach clean-up on the Isle of Wight.

Almost 30 people took part in a beach clean-up on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight beach clean collects 22kg of litter

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Isle of Wight Council burning more waste and recycling less, data reveals

From left: Ventnor residents Steve Burden, Janet Grandy and Mark Egan.

From left: Ventnor residents Steve Burden, Janet Grandy and Mark Egan.

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'Take responsibility' demand residents after gardens collapse

New toilets at Compton Bay.

New toilets at Compton Bay.

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National Trust unveils fully completed new facilities at popular Isle of Wight beach

Rescue teams in the sea with the distressed pilot whale, earlier today.

Rescue teams in the sea with the distressed pilot whale, earlier today.

Whale stranding

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Public warned to keep away from whale carcass after tidal problems hamper recovery

Ability Dogs 4 Young People are backed by Wightlink this year.

Ability Dogs 4 Young People are backed by Wightlink this year.

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Wightlink invites Island groups to apply for cross-Solent travel support

ExxonMobil's project would have involved transporting CO2 from the firm's Fawley Manufacturing Complex.

ExxonMobil's project would have involved transporting CO2 from the firm's Fawley Manufacturing Complex.

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Government announces carbon capture funding a day after ExxonMobil decision

Joe Robertson has previously been an opponent of ExxonMobil's proposal.

Joe Robertson has previously been an opponent of ExxonMobil's proposal.

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ExxonMobil decision a "relief" for many Islanders, says Isle of Wight East MP

ExxonMobil's Fawley refinery

ExxonMobil's Fawley refinery

ExxonMobil pipeline

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Campaigning councillors delighted oil giants' controversial pipeline plans shelved

Campaigners such as Vix Lowthion contributed to a widespread mobilization against the pipeline.

Campaigners such as Vix Lowthion contributed to a widespread mobilization against the pipeline.

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Grassroots campaigners react to ExxonMobil pipeline decision

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley

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MP reacts to ExxonMobil's decision to scrap CO2 pipeline plan

ExxonMobil's Fawley refinery

ExxonMobil's Fawley refinery

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ExxonMobil points finger at government after abandoning Island pipeline plan

Bob Seely asked questions on corridor design and erosion, the safe operation of the pipeline and how it would be monitored.

Bob Seely asked questions on corridor design and erosion, the safe operation of the pipeline and how it would be monitored.

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Former MP discloses answers to ExxonMobil pipeline questions

One of the rigs being used during borehole drilling on Leeson Road.

One of the rigs being used during borehole drilling on Leeson Road.

Here's what the Isle of Wight Council is saying about work progress on Leeson Road

ExxonMobil's proposals have generated considerable opposition across the Island.

ExxonMobil's proposals have generated considerable opposition across the Island.

Consultation on ExxonMobil's Solent CO2 Pipeline ends today

Previous flooding at Riverview Court near Morton Common

Previous flooding at Riverview Court near Morton Common

Flood alert extended after half a month's rainfall in less than 24 hours

Mr and Mrs Galvin's Trinity Church Lane proposal has stirred controversy.

Mr and Mrs Galvin's Trinity Church Lane proposal has stirred controversy.

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Cowes couple appeal refusal of "intrusive" extension application

Haddon Lake House in St Lawrence

Haddon Lake House in St Lawrence

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Iconic Island home fails to sell at auction after landslip despite £1.3m price drop

The Ryde Great British Beach Clean

The Ryde Great British Beach Clean

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Volunteers collect 452 items from Ryde beach in clean-up event

Leeson Road shut again for further works earlier this month.

Leeson Road shut again for further works earlier this month.

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Work on Ventnor's closed Leeson Road remains on track for pre-Christmas completion

Flood in Newport last October

Flood in Newport last October

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Here's what can be done to stop major flooding in Isle of Wight towns

Standing in front of one of the massive new storm tanks are, from left, Dan Attrill, of C45, Steve Burton, of Wight Building Materials, John Pitfield, of Galliford Try, and Cameron Davies, of Active Tunnelling.

Standing in front of one of the massive new storm tanks are, from left, Dan Attrill, of C45, Steve Burton, of Wight Building Materials, John Pitfield, of Galliford Try, and Cameron Davies, of Active Tunnelling.

See how Island companies are playing key role in cutting storm water discharges

Harold Mitchell alerted his councillor after concern for Slow Worm conservation

Harold Mitchell alerted his councillor after concern for Slow Worm conservation

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Slow worms halt work on housing development after man, 79, raises alarm

The council first received the Landscape Lane proposal on December 1, 2021, with multiple rounds of revisions put forward since.

The council first received the Landscape Lane proposal on December 1, 2021, with multiple rounds of revisions put forward since.

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Council officer removes controversial housing plan from committee agenda

Southern Water's Community SuDS Fund is offering grants of up to £3,000 for effective solutions.

Southern Water's Community SuDS Fund is offering grants of up to £3,000 for effective solutions.

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Cash on offer for ideas to stop rainwater overwhelming Island sewers

Councillors Claire Critchison and Nick Stuart have welcomed MP Richard Quigley's efforts.

Councillors Claire Critchison and Nick Stuart have welcomed MP Richard Quigley's efforts.

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Island councillors welcome MP's government lobbying over pipeline

Part of Bonchurch's new coastal path

Part of Bonchurch's new coastal path

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Why Bonchurch part of King's coast path won't be very coastal (prepare for a climb)

Richard Quigley MP said there has been

Richard Quigley MP said there has been

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Island MP writes to government over pipeline concerns

Cultural attractions

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Spectacular coastal views of Isle of Wight captured on Waverley autumn trip

The motions on ferries and ExxonMobil's pipeline were tabled by councillors Michael Lilley, Ed Blake and Nick Stuart.

The motions on ferries and ExxonMobil's pipeline were tabled by councillors Michael Lilley, Ed Blake and Nick Stuart.

Council votes to take action on ferries and ExxonMobil pipeline

ExxonMobil's pipeline and the ferry crisis are among Council leader Phil Jordan's priorities.

ExxonMobil's pipeline and the ferry crisis are among Council leader Phil Jordan's priorities.

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ExxonMobil pipeline and ferries crisis to be discussed at County Hall TONIGHT

Council votes to

Council votes to

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Council votes to "strongly" object ExxonMobil's Solent CO2 Pipeline

The County Press has previously reported resistance focusing on the proposal's environmental impact, concerns over local infrastructure and road safety.

The County Press has previously reported resistance focusing on the proposal's environmental impact, concerns over local infrastructure and road safety.

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Hostility continues to build towards Freshwater development