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Forestry work is due to begin this month in Bouldnor Forest, the Forestry Commission’s 95 hectare woodland near Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.
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Multi-million pound schemes to strengthen the road at two of the Island’s most unstable stretches of highway are due to start next month (November).
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David Walter from Wellow shares his view on the response by Island Roads we published last week on the seven week Bouldnor Road closure.
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With two GPs soon leaving the practice and difficulties in recruiting new GPs, the West Wight Medical Practice have had to take the difficult decision of temporarily closing the Yarmouth branch.
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Residents are unhappy about through-the-night roadworks. Island Roads say they're working around-the-clock to complete the work ahead of the Easter holiday period.
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There'll be a change to how residents can access their properties along Tennyson Road and Bouldnor Road as the level of work intensifies. This includes pedestrians having to use minibuses rather than go on foot.
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Island Roads say they hope to finish the stabilisation scheme before 4th April.
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The 26 year old has been bailed to appear in court next month. Our thoughts are with all involved.
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Mayor of Yarmouth, Steve Cowley, says Island Roads failed to plan work adequately and did not consult with the local community. He's concerned other villages and towns across the Island might suffer as a result of similar failures.
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Anticipation is high in Yarmouth for the road re-opening due to take place on Friday evening following extensive geo-technical work at Bouldnor.
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The view at Viewpoint car park in Bouldnor has been restored once more thanks to a team of staff volunteers from Island Roads.
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is highlighting the importance of our red squirrels this week by dedicating a week celebrating the species.
