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If you’re going to be out on the roads today or tomorrow, whether it be by car, bike or bus, check to see whether any delays are expected on your journey from road works across the Island.
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A new Floating Bridge is a realistic possibility, says Cllr Phil Jordan, while blasting the previous administration’s ‘dithering’ four year track record, labelling their huge spending on it, ‘the most expensive sticking plaster this Island has probably ever seen’
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‘A road might look like a patchwork quilt, but could still be serviceable’ says Island Roads officer
At the last Isle of Wight council Scrutiny Meeting how roads are assessed for repairs or resurfacing was discussed. Details within
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Last night Cllr Barry Abraham called on an obscure procedural rule to stop any debate, proposed by Independents councillors, on concerns over possible breaches in council constitution in connection with the awarding of the roads PFI contract.
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Cllr Dore was praised for his research into the subject of mobile average speed cameras prior to the motion being discussed at last week's council meeting. Here's the full transcript of what he said
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We were stunned when we saw this. Video shows what looks like a doorman violently pushing a man in to the path of a car.
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The connection to the sewer system has not been completed and the contractors will have to return in the New Year to finish the work
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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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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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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.
