RISING sea levels over the next 100 years will leave 730 homes and businesses at risk in the Bembridge and St Helens area alone.

And what can be done to protect them from catastrophic flooding are to be detailed at a public exhibition.
Views from residents and key stakeholders have already shaped the draft coastal defence strategy and the Environment Agency and Isle of Wight Council is now seeking comment from residents on the options before they are finalised. (more…)