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If you live on the Eastern Yar or tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge, the Environment Agency has warned residents to 'be prepared'
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A councillor with Niton and Whitwell Parish Council explains the determined work they have been carrying out since the 2014 Undercliff Drive landslip and explains why reopening the road is crucial to the village's way of life
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Villagers argue there isn't sufficient infrastructure to support the proposed new homes, while the applicant says it will encourage young families back to the area and offer current residents the option to downsize
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The Environment Agency have warned residents to Be Prepared as water levels continue to rise
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The emergency closure is due to flooding. Diversions will signposted locally.
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Police are keen for anyone who may have information or dash cam footage to get in touch
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the rider who died on the scene, and with his passenger who has been taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries
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Special mention was made to contribution of local resident Rose Ashton, the driving force behind the successful fundraising and repair work at Niton Church nearby, who sadly passed away before repairs were completed
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Community Response And Back-up Niton and Whitwell has bounced back into action ahead of the second national lockdown and has put out a call for volunteers
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Residents on the coast, along the Eastern Yar and at Gurnard Lock are being advised to Be Prepared today with two flood alerts from the Environment Agency
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Minor impact flooding is expected in some parts of the Eastern Yar, but with dry weather now until Thursday, it should give the river a chance to recover
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The Eastern Yar is expected to become very high later this evening and out of bank flooding will affect land. Details within
