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Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

Overhang rock collapse on Belgrave Road

10, March 2025·3 min read

Letter: Ventnor’s rockfall highlights need for better monitoring and public awareness

This reader raises concerns over recent rockfall incidents in Ventnor, urging action from Isle of Wight council and Island Roads

Joe R and Ed Blake by the Ventnor rockfall

10, March 2025·2 min read

Ventnor rockfall prompts calls for comprehensive town planning from Isle of Wight council

Joe Robertson urges Isle of Wight council to develop a comprehensive long-term strategy

Ventnor Rock Fall 8th March 2025

8, March 2025·2 min read

Belgrave Road: Dramatic drone images reveal impact of Ventnor rockfall at ‘windy corner’

Aerial footage reveals the dramatic aftermath of the recent rockfall in Ventnor

Overhang rock collapse on Belgrave Road from the west

8, March 2025·3 min read

Overhang rock in Ventnor collapses (photo gallery) (updated)

The overhang rock collapsed onto the road late on Friday night

Aerial view of bonchurch landslide

7, March 2025·2 min read

£600,000 investment earmarked for road safety and infrastructure improvements on Leeson Road

The Isle of Wight council has approved £600,000 for essential works on landslip-hit Leeson Road

Neil Chapman portrait on background image of Red Funnel ferry leaving Cowes

6, March 2025·1 min read

MD of Hovertravel to become Operations Director at Red Funnel (updated)

Neil Chapman brings maritime expertise and a commitment to sustainability to Red Funnel

road diversion map showing traffic along Undercliff Drive

5, March 2025·1 min read

Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)

Is Undercliff Drive really open? Latest updates on traffic diversions from Island Roads raise confusion

Captain Jerry Saltonstall and Becky Golabek with Wightlink’s 2025 calendar

4, March 2025·1 min read

Wightlink charity calendar sales raise £460 for maritime charity Safer Waves

The charity calendar highlights staff talent while supporting seafarers affected by discrimination

Jenny Hicks at South East Labour Conference

4, March 2025·2 min read

Islanders demand action against exorbitant ferry costs during Labour South East Conference

Labour delegates demand urgent regulation of Cross-Solent ferry services due to soaring costs

Richard, Phil and Joe Feb 2025

28, February 2025·2 min read

Islanders’ charter outlines key principles for better ferry services on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight councillors unite, advocating for fundamental improvements in ferry services

Aerial shot of Red Funnel ferry leaving Cowes

27, February 2025·1 min read

Red Funnel adjusts maintenance schedule for Red Osprey ahead of busy summer season

Adjusted schedule ensures Red Osprey's performance while maintaining service during the Easter period

The roundabout after planting destroyed

25, February 2025·3 min read

Councillor Love slams removal of trees from East Cowes roundabout as ‘nature vandalism’ (updated)

Local community outraged by sudden removal of trees from East Cowes roundabout

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