WITH more heavy rainfall forecast for the Isle of Wight over the next three days, the Environment Agency has warned the Eastern Yar could flood again. Yesterday, the Environment Agency issued a flood alert for the Eastern Yar and tributaries from
Seaview's St Peter's Church will host a flower festival over the holiday weekend. On Saturday, May 4, the church will be decorated with floral arrangements on the theme of the Joy of Spring. Donations will be gratefully received. Meanwhile
Isle of Wight football on Wednesday, May 1... Isle of Wight League: Combination 1: Northwood St Johns Reserves v Bembridge Reserves; Shanklin Reserves v Sandown and Lake Reserves; Ventnor Reserves v Whitecroft & Barton Sports Reserves; West
After years of delays and setbacks, the Isle of Wight's 'planning bible' will once again go before councillors tonight (Wednesday). An extraordinary full council meeting is being held at County Hall and the draft Island Planning Strategy (IPS)
An Isle of Wight man told a court he was six times over the drug drive limit on New Year's Day because he had spent time around people smoking cannabis. David Graham, of Queens Court, East Cowes, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court earlier
THE cricket season for clubs around the Isle of Wight is due to get underway — but it is a battle against time to prepare teams and get soggy pitches playable. Ventnor’s first team are set to play their first game of the campaign, in Division 1
The Isle of Wight is welcoming royalty today (Wednesday). His Royal Highness Prince Edward is on the Island for a number of engagements. The Duke of Edinburgh is visiting for the reopening of Newport Minster, which has undergone major refurbishment
Isle of Wight drivers are being warned of delays heading to and from Newport, as a main route in and out of the town closes today (Wednesday). From this morning, Long Lane is being shut for an estimated three days. The closure is necessary
New £500,000 automated check-in gates are in the process of being rolled out by Isle of Wight ferry firm, Wightlink, at two of its terminals. Ending the need for staff to manually check and scan each ticket, the firm is installing the new technology
The Waverley, the last seagoing paddle steamer, has been named National Flagship of the Year by National Historic Ships UK. The award acknowledges the breadth of Waverley's sailings and the extended programme planned for 2024 featuring an unprecedented
