Donna Jones (PCC) fails to provide stats to backup her home educated children ‘more likely to engage in criminal behaviour’ claims
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
31, October 2017·1 min readFor a Spooky Halloween head to Niton and WhitwellNiton and Whitwell have some interesting and unusual figures on the streets as the parish holds its traditional best carved pumpkin competition.
1, February 2017·1 min readIsle of Wight council challenges bus company on service reductionLeader of the council says that Southern Vectis should have widely consulted before switching the Route 6 bus to winter timetable all year round.
28, June 2024·1 min readYes it’s happened: The only road in and out of Ventnor was blocked by road traffic incidentSerious collision on Whitwell Road resulted in no route in and out of Ventnor and long tailbacks
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
4, February 2021·1 min readFlood alert updated for the Isle of WightMore rain is predicted for the next five days. See the latest updated Flood Alert for the Isle of Wight
1, October 2018·1 min readLong diversion for St Lawrence residents following damage to bridgeThe diversion is in place following damage to the disused railway bridge following a road traffic collision.
29, January 2016·1 min readWere you involved in collision with a pedestrian last month?Police launch appeal to trace the driver who was involved in a road collision with a pedestrian in December on the Isle of Wight.
16, November 2022·1 min readFlood Alert issued as water levels rise in the Eastern YarFurther heavy rain is forecast over the next 24 hours, with a possible 20mm to 40mm expected
30, July 2021·1 min readIsle of Wight flood warning ahead of more sporadic heavy showersThe Environment Agency warn residents to be prepared for potential impacts of heavy and sporadic rainfall in the next four days
24, December 2013·1 min readVideo of Eastern Yar bursting its banks last night, flooding WhitwellAfter the Eastern Yar burst its banks, it flooded into Whitwell. This video and photos show the impact.
14, September 2022·1 min readFlood alert issued for the Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge (updated)The water level in the Eastern Yar is high and rising. In the last 12 hours, 36 mm of rain was recorded at Knighton
2, May 2009·1 min readIsle of Wight Randonnee Cycle Tour This SundayTwo routes are available, 100km and 55km - entry is free too!