Old Town hit by flooding

Old Town on St Mary’s came off worst after the islands were hit by 70mph winds this week.

The huge waves that battered the south coasts of Scilly caused flooding in Old Town, damaged part of the wall at Porthcressa and caused large sand drifts on the beaches.

Emergency meetings were called to deal with the flooding.

The storm was described by Harbourmaster Jeff Penhaligon as “the worst for 30 years.”