A range of concerns have been raised on the Undercliff Drive application to build a new access road for residents in the landlocked properties. Officers are recommending conditional permission and councillors will make their decision next week.

Question marks over pedestrian and cycle access through the currently closed section of Undercliff Drive have been raised after confusing comments were left by Island Roads on their planning application. OnTheWight has sought clarification from the council.

There were no injuries in the two car collision last night (Tuesday) but the driver of one car was charged with driving with an alcohol level above the limit.

Over two years since the landslip and over 19 months since the budget was approved, works to reinstate Undercliff Drive from the west have still not been completed. The new road now has to go through the planning process to gain permission.

The meeting was packed to the brim with Islanders wanting to learn more about the history of 'Smuggling in Niton' from leading expert, Richard Smout.

Niton and Whitwell parish Council are hoping to 'bag' some of the cash awards to help them with the Ashknowle Lane scheme. Simply pop into your local Tesco store on from Saturday (27th Feb) until 6th March to vote.

Following OnTheWight's report last week on the two year anniversary of the Undercliff Drive landslide, Island Roads set out their plans for reinstating the access road for the landlocked residents.

If you live nearby please check your garages and sheds incase the young boy has become trapped.

Can you imagine what it would be like to have to leave your home one night, then not be able to live in it for two years? This is the fate for the forgotten families - victims of the Undercliff Landslide.

The parish council say that if they don't step up to the plate and safeguard services, no one will.

The current proprietors say their vision would be for the pub to become community-owned and run.