Isle of Wight MP urges action against proposed school closures ahead of March Cabinet decision (updated)
House of Commons Health Committee visits Isle of Wight to investigate social care challenges (updated)
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
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
14, November 2023·1 min readEastern Yar on high alert: Rising water levels prompt updated flood warningEastern Yar's flood alert updated; roads at risk with high water levels
13, November 2023·1 min readEastern Yar flood alert: Urgent warning issued from Whitwell to BembridgeFlood alert for Eastern Yar; residents urged to prepare for imminent flooding
19, October 2023·1 min readLow lying areas along Eastern Yar warned about potential floodingEnvironment Agency issues flood alert for Eastern Yar, urging residents to be prepared
29, September 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight parish council defends century-old water hydrant from relocationNiton and Whitwell Parish Council join residents to oppose relocating historic Whitwell water hydrant
19, September 2023·2 min readPlans to move 100-year-old water hydrant sparks uproar in Isle of Wight villagePlans for an historic Grade II hydrant to be moved 1.5m up the road by a developer have been met by outrage in the village