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UPDATED: A flood alert has been issued for the Eastern Yar and Gurnard Luck this evening (Monday) as the adverse weather forecast for the Isle of Wight moves in. According to the Environment Agency, 10mm of rain has already fallen in...

UPDATED: The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds next week, which could lead to significant disruption. From 14:00 tomorrow afternoon (Monday) a spell of persistent and at times heavy rain is expected...

In just 4 years road names such as The Avenue and Brading Boulevard could be appearing in Ryde if plans are approved for the new Pennyfeathers Village on the outskirts of the town. The scheme, which has been met by both...

Wightlink have this evening (Friday) announced that motorists face up to 4 weeks of disruption on the Yarmouth to Lymington route with restrictions on the type of vehicle able to travel. From Thursday (15th January) the service will not be able to transport...

Fourteen more acts have been added to the Isle of Wight Festival 2015 line-up today, including James, Imelda May, Paul Oakenfold and The Courteeners. Other acts added to the much anticipated event's impressive line-up include Suzanne Vega, Ash, Sharon Corr, Foxes, Lightning...

An 18-year-old teenager from Newport has been found dead whilst on holiday in France after he went missing during the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday). Kieron Flux, 18, was discovered by Police in gorges above La Daille this afternoon (Wednesday) after...

A pedestrian has been hit and injured by a car on Ryde Esplanade this evening (Wednesday). Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, alongside Police, were called to the scene on the pelican crossing at the bottom of Union...

A car being pursued by Police in Ryde has been involved in a minor collision with another vehicle and has narrowly avoided hitting a Southern Vectis bus this evening (Wednesday). Extra Police units were called to High Street, Oakfield in...

Residents living in East Cowes have been hit with water supply problems this evening (Wednesday) due to a water main that has burst in the town. Those living in the upper half of East Cowes are being affected with many residents...