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7, October 2024·1 min readGo Drive: New road safety education programme set to transform young driver behaviourGo Drive launches as a fresh approach to education for young driver road safety
7, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council approves new traffic orders for East Cowes, Ryde and CarisbrookeRyde, East Cowes, and Carisbrooke see new traffic regulations for better flow and safety
6, October 2024·1 min readRyde police seek witnesses after woman found with serious injuries after potential hit and runPolice appeal after woman in her 50s found with serious injuries last weekend in Fishbourne
1, October 2024·1 min readVentnor’s Leeson Road borehole drilling on track despite temporary snag, say councilProgress was interrupted on Sunday when a casing temporarily became stuck deep underground. It's now been retrieved and drilling due to commence again today
30, September 2024·1 min readIsland Roads’ parking restrictions clash with guidance from council’s Parking ServicesVentnor's Blue Badge parking dispute: Island Roads versus the council's parking service's department
26, September 2024·1 min readConcerns mount over ‘slow’ progress on Ventnor’s Leeson Road worksThe promised seven-day working week appears to have switched to 12 days on, two days off
25, September 2024·1 min readFive-week road enhancement project set for Shanklin’s Landguard RoadIsland Roads' five-week project aims to enhance Shanklin roads, but will result in road closures and alternative arrangements
22, September 2024·1 min readPolice seek witnesses after car mounts pavement near Coppins Bridge in AugustSilver Mercedes almost strikes pedestrian back in August; Police appeal for witnesses and footage
20, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor questions delay in Vittlefields Cross safety workCouncillor presses Isle of Wight council on lack of substantial safety work at Vittlefields Cross
18, September 2024·1 min readIsland Roads announces eight-week closure for major Yarmouth Bridge worksMajor refurbishment of Yarmouth Bridge's deck to commence, with pedestrian and cycle access retained
16, September 2024·1 min readMP supports local riders at Pass Wide and Slow eventCall for road safety awareness for horses and riders backed by Joe Robertson MP
13, September 2024·3 min readBlue Badge residents caught up in ping pong parking dispute (updated)Residents with disabilities in Ventnor struggle with unclear parking rules