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A yellow weather warning is in force for the Isle of Wight from this evening (Friday) until New Year's Eve as heavy showers continue in what looks to be a very wet end to the year. IW Met Service issued...

Hovertravel services have been suspended this morning (Friday) as a result of the adverse weather conditions. Heavy rain and strong winds are currently lashing the Island, resulting in the Ryde-Southsea route being halted. The cross-Solent operator says that an update...

The Cowes Floating Bridge has been pulled from service this afternoon (Wednesday) due to the wind and tidal conditions. The short crossing between East and West Cowes has been suspended as a result of the adverse weather conditions, which has...

Those heading out for a walk over the Christmas and New Year period should take extra caution following a large cliff fall at Atherfield. A substantial section of the coast has given way, collapsing into the sea. These photographs, sent...

Islanders are being advised to avoid parking, walking or driving at exposed seafront locations today (Wednesday) with a flood alert in force for the Isle of Wight coast. This afternoon's tide at 14:30 is predicted to be higher than normal...

There is disruption to cross-Solent travel this morning (Wednesday) as many return to work after the Christmas break, with Hovertravel services suspended and cancellations on Red Jet. Due to adverse weather conditions, Hovertravel services between Ryde and Southsea have been...

A crash involving 2 vehicles is causing traffic delays on the main road from Newport to Ryde this evening (Tuesday). The incident occurred at around 16:50 at Binfield on Fairlee Road and has seen 2 vehicles collide with one another....

A flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight coast tomorrow (Wednesday) as heavy rain and wind look set to move in over the next few days. Wednesday afternoon's tide at 14:30 on 28th December is higher than...

A number of cancellations have hit Red Jet today (Tuesday) as a result of staffing issues. The 12:05, 15:35, 16:40 and 17:55 from Southampton and the 12:40, 16:10, 17:20 and 18:30 from West Cowes have been cancelled. These afternoon cancellations...

3 babies were welcomed into the world at St Mary’s Hospital on Christmas Day this year - 2 girls and a boy. 1st to arrive at 00:15 was Harper-Lea, a daughter for Corah and Sam of Newport, who weighed in...