Isle of Wight councillors have challenged Southern Water over sewage spills, flooding, ageing infrastructure and roadwork disruption, as the company pledged further investment and improvements across the Island.

Concerns have been raised over Southern Water's plans for an overflow pipe at Bembridge Beach, with residents, councillors and community groups calling for further discussions on the project.

Campaigners in Bembridge are calling on Southern Water to halt plans for an overflow pipe on Silver Sands Beach, citing environmental and public health concerns.

More delays, more diversions and now a full closure — drivers are being warned to brace for fresh disruption on one of the Isle of Wight’s busiest roads.

A former Isle of Wight councillor has threatened legal action against Southern Water over plans linked to a sewer overflow pipeline in Bembridge.

A potential pollution incident affecting one of the Isle of Wight’s rare chalk streams has been avoided thanks to new AI-powered sewer monitoring technology.

Southern Water has been criticised after failing to attend another meeting at County Hall...

The company says it will invest £341 million across Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight over the next five years, targeting almost 100 storm overflows.

Elenors Grove, between Binstead and Fishbourne, fully reopened in both directions last night — around a month earlier than originally expected.

Two major schemes aimed at strengthening the Isle of Wight’s water network are due to be completed several weeks earlier than planned.

Southern Water’s chief executive will attend an ‘emergency’ meeting on the Isle of Wight following criticism over coastal sewage pollution and disruptive works causing road closures.

The plans have attracted significant opposition from residents, campaigners and a number of organisations.

Further increases are expected over the next four years as part of the company’s long-term pricing strategy.

The next phase will see 1,500 metres of pipes replaced on Horsebridge Hill and Elenors Grove in Fishbourne.

Among the latest alerts, scammers have been sending WhatsApp messages offering Cadbury chocolate hampers.

Southern Water says the improvements will help protect local waterways and contribute to cleaner seas around the Isle of Wight.

Southern Water has dismissed claims that a tanker was seen emptying “untreated sewage” into one of its Isle of Wight pumping stations

Concerns have been raised at Isle of Wight Council over a reported incident at Norton Pumping Station.

The project aims to reduce the number of pipe bursts, cut leakage, and minimise emergency repair work.