Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
30, September 2024·1 min readFlood alert for Eastern Yar: Environment Agency advises vigilance after heavy rainEnvironment Agency monitors Eastern Yar, advises against driving or walking through floods
15, August 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council’s plan for double yellow lines faces backlash from Alverstone residentsAlverstone residents critiсise imposed parking restrictions, fearing for local charm
28, April 2024·2 min readMore than half average month’s rainfall for April fell in 24 hours: Flood alerts and landslideEnvironment Agency warns of imminent flooding in several Isle of Wight areas
19, February 2024·1 min readPolice appeal to find cyclists who attempted life-saving efforts in AlverstoneTwo cyclists attempted to save a man's life in Alverstone last week, police are keen to speak to them
8, January 2024·1 min readEnvironment Agency set to lift Eastern Yar flood alert as water levels dropDropping water levels in the Eastern Yar may end flood alert by Tuesday
2, January 2024·1 min readEastern Yar residents on alert: Potential property flooding as river swellsWith 21mm of rain recorded in Wroxall, Environment Agency alerts Eastern Yar region
15, November 2023·1 min readEnvironment Agency issues another Flood Alert amid rising river levels on the Isle of WightRising Eastern Yar levels prompt Flood Alert, with more rain anticipated tomorrow
5, January 2023·2 min readNut grower concerned about potential impact of beavers on his business: Wildlife Trust provides reassuranceHampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust defends plan to introduce beavers to the Isle of Wight, citing plenty of suitable habitat on Trust-managed land and protection available for trees and nurseries
20, October 2022·1 min readBridge to close to traffic and pedestrians for up to eight weeksIsland Roads say the work is being undertaken outside of the main tourism season when the roads are quieter to reduce the impact on road users
22, October 2021·1 min readMore flooding along the Eastern Yar as Environment Agency update flood alertThe Environment Agency (EA) share this latest update for the flood alert in force for the Eastern Yar
20, October 2021·1 min readFlooding along Eastern Yar following heavy rain (updated)The Environment Agency have issued an update to the flood alert following last night's heavy rain
9, August 2021·1 min readIsle of Wight flood alert: More than half a month’s rain in last two daysMore than half a month’s rain has fallen in the last two days with 20mm of rain recorded at Knighton in just the last seven hours