11, June 2024·1 min readWatch: Drone footage on BBC iPlayer highlights Isle of Wight’s geological strugglesAerial film on BBC iPlayer highlights severe landslides on the Isle of Wight
13, February 2024·8 min read‘Save the Military Road’ sees overwhelming turnout in Brook village hallStanding room only at Brook's 'Save the Military Road' public meeting. Read News OnTheWight's report from the meeting
12, February 2024·2 min readMilitary Road: Isle of Wight council urged to reconsider ‘no active intervention’ coastal policyThe Isle of Wight council's coastal erosion policy is under scrutiny as Military Road's future hangs in the balance
9, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MP joins campaign to Save the Military RoadIsle of Wight MP joins the Military Road debate by announcing his three-point plan to save the iconic road
8, February 2024·2 min readMilitary Road could be ‘washed into the sea’ in just two years, says council officialCouncil director, Colin Rowland, said there are only two potential solutions: Re-routing the road from the coast; or upgrading existing inland roads to take diverted traffic
1, February 2024·3 min readMilitary Road: Potential inland rerouting to guarantee route for a further 20 years being discussedCouncil leader discusses erosion effects on Military Road and possible future intervention plans
31, January 2024·1 min read‘Save Our Military Road’ campaign gains momentum as residents call for preservation: Public meeting plannedCouncillor spearheads public meeting to address Military Road's uncertain future
22, January 2024·1 min readWarning against ‘sightseeing’ the Compton to Freshwater voidIslanders advised to steer clear of roadside void between Compton and Freshwater, after many 'sightseers' travel to look at the void over the weekend
21, January 2024·1 min readCompton to Freshwater Bay path shut for safety after void opens on vergeSafety concerns lead to footpath F35 closure from Compton to Freshwater Bay
26, October 2023·2 min readGovernment urged to act on Military Road’s preservation after refused proposalCouncillor Stuart says the Government need to cough up the cash to fix the Military Road
18, October 2023·2 min readMilitary Road: Environmental impact vs. necessity debate continuesMore detail as to why Councillors Price and Critchison voted in favour of the scheme, which didn't receive enough votes for approval
18, October 2023·1 min readExploring alternatives: Isle of Wight council’s commitment to preserving Military RoadLeader of the council, Phil Jordan, said they would continue to explore potential solutions to preserve and protect this important route