New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
9, April 2025·1 min readBath Road progress: Action group reveals engineering solution and costsThere is renewed hope for the reopening of Bath Road in Ventnor after proactive community efforts
9, April 2025·2 min readFrustration mounts as Belgrave Road in Ventnor stays closed a month after rockfallCouncillor Blake demands clarity and action on Belgrave Road rockfall aftermath
4, April 2025·3 min readComprehensive highway maintenance programme includes residential roads for the first timeIsland Roads announces a spring programme focused on road safety through surface dressing
2, April 2025·1 min readIsland Roads completes 40 gritting runs using 830 tonnes of salt this winterA mild winter prompts Island Roads to increase their gritting operations this season
26, March 2025·3 min readIsland Roads and IW council respond to calls for better monitoring of landslides and rockfallsIsland Roads and the Isle of Wight Council address concerns over Ventnor's landslide risks
24, March 2025·1 min readRoad can’t reopen until landowner grants access says councilIsle of Wight council announces plans for assessing and clearing Belgrave Road rockfall, but it could be a while
19, March 2025·2 min readCouncillor Ed Blake claims legal action over Bath Road only submitted recently (updated)Councillor Ed Blake raises concerns over delays in the Bath Road legal case
17, March 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight NHS Trust clarifies parking plans at St Mary’s HospitalIsle of Wight NHS Trust denies plans for a multi-storey car park at St Mary’s
10, March 2025·3 min readLetter: Ventnor’s rockfall highlights need for better monitoring and public awarenessThis reader raises concerns over recent rockfall incidents in Ventnor, urging action from Isle of Wight council and Island Roads
10, March 2025·2 min readVentnor rockfall prompts calls for comprehensive town planning from Isle of Wight councilJoe Robertson urges Isle of Wight council to develop a comprehensive long-term strategy
8, March 2025·2 min readBelgrave Road: Dramatic drone images reveal impact of Ventnor rockfall at ‘windy corner’Aerial footage reveals the dramatic aftermath of the recent rockfall in Ventnor
8, March 2025·3 min readOverhang rock in Ventnor collapses (photo gallery) (updated)The overhang rock collapsed onto the road late on Friday night