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New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
18, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight braces for heavy rain and strong winds: Met Office weather warningMet Office predicts heavy rain and strong winds for the Isle of Wight on Friday, with the potential to affect cross-Solent travel
12, March 2013·1 min readVentnor to Whitwell road currently closedCouncil staff are working hard to clear the road, but being hampered by drivers ignoring the road closed
10, February 2014·1 min readDramatic cliff fall on Tennyson Down (photos)This cliff fall at Watcombe Bay, Freshwater looks pretty dramatic.
14, September 2015·1 min read65mph gales heading to the Isle of WightAs well as the exodus from Bestival, the Isle of Wight has strong winds to contend with too.
25, March 2022·1 min readBask in the sun this weekend, because it could all change next weekMake the most of the sunshine if you can as the Met Office say more unsettled weather will be on the way from the middle of next week
11, December 2017·1 min readIsle of Wight weather warning for ice later todayIce is expected to form on some surfaces from late Monday afternoon and last overnight into Tuesday morning.
19, February 2022·3 min readStrong winds still affecting travel onto and off the Isle of WightIsle of Wight weather warnings continue for the next three days, so if you don't need to go out, prepare for a cosy few days indoors
12, December 2011·1 min readUpdate From Met Office, Up To 70mph Winds OvernightAn update from the Met Office forecasts up to 70mph winds overnight.
26, November 2014·3 min readSouthern Water give assurances over flood works in RydeConcerns over transparency and disruption of a possible burial ground were raised at the Ryde Town Council meeting last night.
26, October 2011·1 min readFlood Alert For Isle of Wight CoastEnvironment Agency issue flood alert for Isle of Wight coast
2, January 2018·1 min readFlood alert: 3m waves expected during severe gale force 9 windsThe Environment Agency say wind and waves will cause some spray overtopping to coastal roads and car parks, especially at exposed locations like Freshwater Bay, Shanklin, Gurnard and Sandown.
5, October 2015·1 min readMet Office issue weather warning for more heavy rain (updated)You don't need us to tell you it's wet and windy out today, but the Met Office have just issued this severe weather warning with more detail.