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The future of Island Line is hotly-debated. Here's the first in a number of exchanges between David Pugh and Nick Finney exchanging views on whether the Government provides a subsidy to the line, or not.
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·5 min read
If you’re out on the roads today (26th August), whether by car or on the bus, find out where there might be travel delays with our list of roadworks.
·2 min read
Here are details on what the Isle of Wight council is planning as a solution to stop the rubbish that ends up on many roads on bin collection day.
·4 min read
If you’re out and about on the roads today (25th August) or tomorrow, whether by car or on the bus, find out where there might be travel delays by looking at our list of roadworks.
·2 min read
Do you like the idea of fracking or oil exploration over the most of the Isle of Wight? Here's what we know about it, what you can do about it and how quickly you have to act.
·1 min read
If Alex's own posting are anything to go by - the BBC appear to have made their decision on the future of Alex Dyke at BBC Radio Solent.
·7 min read
If you’re out and about on the roads today (18th August) or tomorrow, whether by car or on the bus, find out where there might be travel delays by looking at our list of roadworks.
·1 min read
Last night IWC claimed the DfT had confirmed with them that Island Line would be in the Franchise. Today the DfT are saying it's not been decided. What is going on?
·1 min read
Conservative councillors, including the group leader and the Chairman of the Island Conservatives voted in favour of keeping the rail line in the franchise at last night's meeting. It appears the Island's MP is now left standing alone on his support for a CIC to run Island Line trains.
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News, hot from the meeting to save Island Line, the DfT have informed Isle of Wight council officials that the line will be included in the next rail Franchise
·1 min read
Wightlink is quoting £642 for a day return from the Island on 14th September. Same trip on Red Funnel - £140. What?!?
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A car has just raced onto the floating bridge, smashing into the far gates. Emergency services are on the scene.
