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1, March 2024·1 min readRising river levels prompt flood warning for areas around Eastern YarFlood alert for Eastern Yar; residents warned of high, rising water levels
19, February 2024·1 min readEastern Yar Flood Alert: High water levels persist, residents urged to stay alertEastern Yar's flood alert persists; residents advised to prepare for more rainfall
18, February 2024·1 min readEnvironment Agency warns of potential flooding along the Eastern YarEastern Yar on flood alert after heavy rainfall in the Isle of Wight
7, February 2024·2 min readDiscover why PO38 on the Isle of Wight is one of the UK’s ‘coolest postcodes’The Isle of Wight's PO38 makes The Sunday Times' top 'coolest postcodes' list
5, January 2024·2 min readExtensive flooding around the Yar Valley as water levels continue to riseFlood alert for Carisbrooke retracted; Eastern Yar's high water levels cause concerns
3, January 2024·1 min readEnvironment Agency updates on falling water levels in Eastern Yar amid rain forecastEastern Yar water levels fall, but predicted heavy showers could prompt flooding
14, December 2023·1 min readConfusion reigns with one-way diversion signageIsland Roads says the one-way restriction is mandatory, but the signage says otherwise
12, December 2023·1 min readFlood alerts lifted for several areas on the Isle of Wight by Environment AgencyFlood alerts cease for some, while Eastern Yar's high levels cause alert
8, December 2023·2 min readPlanning dilemma for couple using Isle of Wight stable conversion as homeCouple on Isle of Wight seek temporary permission to stay in holiday home
21, November 2023·1 min readFlood alert continues for Eastern Yar despite falling water levelsEastern Yar Flood Alert still in effect; Environment Agency monitoring river recovery
16, November 2023·2 min readWhitwell housing plans denied amid strong community opposition and historical concernsControversial housing plans refused, preserving historical village hydrant and avoiding "village sprawl"
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