Environment

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

Organisers said the meeting attracted over 150 Islanders.

Organisers said the meeting attracted over 150 Islanders.

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Isle of Wight Green Party has full house for ExxonMobil pipeline meeting

Save Westridge Farm group photo in 2021

Save Westridge Farm group photo in 2021

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Residents fight on to save historic farm from major housing development

Quad bike riders spraying weeds in Godshill earlier this year

Quad bike riders spraying weeds in Godshill earlier this year

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Island should ban glyphosate-based products when weedkilling

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.

ExxonMobil pipeline and ferries crisis to be discussed at County Hall

The Riverside Centre in Newport

The Riverside Centre in Newport

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Isle of Wight Green Party to hold ExxonMobil pipeline meeting

Islanders are encouraged to get out nurdle hunting in September and log their finds.

Islanders are encouraged to get out nurdle hunting in September and log their finds.

Islanders encouraged to hunt for 'nurdles' to combat pollution

Leeson Road with the new temporary closure in place

Leeson Road with the new temporary closure in place

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Leeson Road closure and everything you need to know

Scientists gathering seagrass seed at Seaview, Isle of Wight.

Scientists gathering seagrass seed at Seaview, Isle of Wight.

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Marine biodiversity restoration project in Solent earns United Nations recognition

Briddlesford Road was flooded near Lynbottom Tip.

Briddlesford Road was flooded near Lynbottom Tip.

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Firefighters called out to rescue driver stranded in floodwater

Smoke drifting through Ryde.

Smoke drifting through Ryde.

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Thick smoke drifting through Ryde like fog caused by controlled burn

Traffic on Leeson Road after it reopened for the first time in seven months.

Traffic on Leeson Road after it reopened for the first time in seven months.

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Ventnor road affected by major landslide to close again tonight - for several weeks

Traffic on Leeson Road after it reopened for the first time in seven months.

Traffic on Leeson Road after it reopened for the first time in seven months.

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Councillors express "serious concerns" over closing Leeson Road again

Island Roads have shut a town centre road regularly prone to flooding. The image is of previous flooding to the affected road.

Island Roads have shut a town centre road regularly prone to flooding. The image is of previous flooding to the affected road.

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Island town centre road closed due to flooding

Haddon Lake House in St Lawrence

Haddon Lake House in St Lawrence

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Home once named "Britain's best" sees landslip destroy showcase "lake garden"

Plans to build an underground pipeline linking Fawley refinery to a CO2 storage area in the English Channel have been unveiled

Plans to build an underground pipeline linking Fawley refinery to a CO2 storage area in the English Channel have been unveiled

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Everything ExxonMobil has said so far about the CO2 pipeline plan

The body has said ExxonMobil's proposals are

The body has said ExxonMobil's proposals are

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Solent CO2 Pipeline "potentially devastating", warns conservation body

A view of Atherfield

A view of Atherfield

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So many questions about ExxonMobil pipeline but we should just say NO!

The Island has lost at least 20 species to local extinction since 2000 - and more are in steep decline.

The Island has lost at least 20 species to local extinction since 2000 - and more are in steep decline.

Survey to help shape future of Island nature will close imminently

Christopher Davis's petition says the pipeline would create a

Christopher Davis's petition says the pipeline would create a

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Petition opposing Solent CO2 Pipeline tops 25,000 signatures

The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight

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Let's fight draconian proposals to turn Island into 'urban ghetto'

A resident discovered empty cans, rubbish and broken glass.

A resident discovered empty cans, rubbish and broken glass.

Sandown residents "fed up" with degraded state of Battery Gardens

The Kingston location can be found using the grid reference: SZ 479813.

The Kingston location can be found using the grid reference: SZ 479813.

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Isle of Wight Ramblers issue "urgent appeal" for path maintenance help

Cllr Claire Critchison and Cllr Nick Stuart

Cllr Claire Critchison and Cllr Nick Stuart

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Councillors to form group to oppose ExxonMobil's Solent CO2 Pipeline

Today's (Thursday) consultation event took place in Shalfleet Village Hall

Today's (Thursday) consultation event took place in Shalfleet Village Hall

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ExxonMobil hosts Solent CO2 Pipeline consultation events