Biosphere Festival closes with sold-out walks, 275 species counted, and a spot among the UK’s best nature festivals
10, July 2026·2 min readEnvironment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ statusEnvironment Agency declares prolonged dry weather status for the Island and the hosepipe ban comes into force today
10, July 2026·2 min readGround investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence schemeGround investigations begin on Ventnor seafront next week - the next milestone in a major scheme to protect the town's coastline for the next 60 years
7, February 2025·2 min readEnvironment Agency announces community events for Shanklin and Yaverland Coastal Defence SchemesJoin the conversation on coastal protection with events in Sandown Bay and online
25, March 2024·1 min readSea defence revamp set to protect Sandown and Shanklin for five decadesSignificant coastal defence upgrades planned for Yaverland, Sandown, and Shanklin
18, October 2023·2 min readHave your say: Coastal defence options for Yaverland, Sandown, and ShanklinOnline consultation seeks feedback on coastal defence restoration for Yaverland, Sandown, and Shanklin
14, September 2023·1 min readEmbankment Road coastal defences undergo groundwork investigations by Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency investigates Embankment Road's defences, safeguarding Bembridge Harbour and Brading Marshes
14, September 2023·4 min readNational Trust joins forces with Natural England for multi million pound wildlife recovery mission£14.5m grant aims to supercharge the recovery of England's endangered and rare species
27, June 2022·1 min readShare your views on reducing risk of flooding and coastal erosion in Shanklin and YaverlandThe idea is to capture the public's ideas, concerns and recommendations early on, so get involved if you have an interest in Shanklin and Yaverland's coastlines