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Unfortunate timing for the Isle of Wight council, as a BBC News film crew turns up on a day the new £3m+ floating bridge struggles to dock. Watch the report, which also features an interview with IWC leader, Dave Stewart.
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Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.
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Vix Lowthion says the Isle of Wight council's plans for pop up lanes and rows of plastic barriers is not adequate and that IW Council have "demonstrated a distinct lack of imagination when it comes to redesigning our towns to support active travel"
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Local residents were unsettled by last night's late night visit - and the questions they were asked.
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As we mentioned last week, tonight sees a memorial gig being held to remember and celebrate the lives of Pascha...
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After pleading guilty in September to drunk driving, the Hovercraft pilot today was sentenced in Newport.
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The Floating Bridge fiasco reached the dizzy heights of the BBC’s Politics South show this morning. Link to watch again within
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This great hulk of steel will be up for sale next year when it is replaced with a brand new custom-made floating bridge.
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The Isle of Wight council have scrapped a West Wight school bus meaning secondary students face starting their journey to school at 6.30am and still not arriving in time
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Cllr Love says that despite being a Cabinet member, he only learnt about the settlement through the press, and believes the council should be transparent about the settlement figure agreed through mediation with BCTQ and Mainstay Marine
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Dave Stewart says decisions on services rest with the private ferry companies, but that he'll work with the MP and Dept for Transport to impress on them that it may be necessary to arrange government intervention
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Hovertravel boss, Neil Chapman, shares details of how Hovertravel services will change during lockdown #2
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Cllr Brodie says he and many of his residents feel misled by PFI contractor, Island Roads, and say it's time for some honesty.
