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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service received more than 130 emergency calls relating to flooding between Wednesday and Thursday last week, but pumps were sent to just 3 incidents. Flash flooding led to a number of roads...

The former Partlands Hotel may be no more, but the spirit of its 19th-century barmaid Lilly Deacon could live on in the foundations of the building that has replaced the former watering hole. Lilly is 1 of the Isle of...

The Isle of Wight Green Party is demanding a comprehensive investigation of recent flooding and a review of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. 9 starting areas for flood management have been highlighted, concentrating on areas adjacent to rivers with...

Recent adverse weather has forced the postponement of the Fairlee Fireworks event that was due to take place in Newport this Friday (3rd November). Organisers of the event, which takes place at North Fairlee Farm in Newport, say that the...

Schools on the Isle of Wight are helping to reduce the impact of heavy showers on local sewers - by slowing the flow of rainwater across their roofs and play areas. Nettlestone Primary School and Haylands Primary School are embracing...

Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Phil Jordan, has thanked those who have helped their local community during the recent period of flooding. Over the weekend, the Isle of Wight Council set up 2 flood hubs in Gunville...

The new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative Group at County Hall, Councillor Clare Mosdell, has promised strong leadership. Following a vote within the Isle of Wight Conservative Association on Thursday evening, Cllr Mosdell has been appointed to represent...

Plans to improve a wastewater treatment plant on the Isle of Wight have been approved. The Calbourne Wastewater Treatment Works — 1 of 20 on the Island — releases treated effluent into the River Caul Bourne which eventually runs into...

Not reinstating Undercliff Drive, which collapsed nearly 10 years ago, has been 'the worst thing' a councillor has seen during his tenure on the Isle of Wight Council. Undercliff Drive, between Niton and St Lawrence, has been shut since February...

A 16-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight who was arrested on suspicion of terror offences back in July has been bailed for another 3 months. As first reported by Island Echo, detectives and other specialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East...