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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
20, July 2023·2 min readLocals against ‘Whitwell sprawl’: Village objects to 22 house developmentWhitwell residents form protest group over delayed decision on controversial housing development
16, May 2023·1 min readDiscover the power of community at the Niton and Whitwell Parish Meeting – Your voice countsJoin Niton and Whitwell's Annual Parish Meeting, engaging with local representatives and community organisations
9, May 2023·1 min readEnvironment Agency issues early morning flood alert for Eastern YarEastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge face potential flood risk following heavy rain
14, January 2023·1 min readFlood Alert issued for Eastern Yar: Take precautions and stay safeEnvironment Agency issues Flood Alert for Eastern Yar, urges residents to monitor water levels and prepare for possible flooding
10, January 2023·1 min readEastern Yar Residents: Prepare for possible floodingEastern Yar area alerted for possible flooding, residents advised to monitor water levels and weather, and take action on flood plans