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26, March 2019·2 min read

No-deal Brexit mitigation plans ‘hampered by poor DfT engagement’ Select Committee told

Giving evidence to the Commons Brexit Select Committee, Portsmouth City councillor, Gerald Vernon-Jackson said preparations for a no-deal EU Brexit plan had been "hampered by poor engagement from the DfT" and there'd been "systematic refusal from the DfT to engage in any way".

21, March 2019·1 min read

Cub scouts get Island Roads safety lesson

As part of a safety talk, delivered to schools and youth groups by Island Roads, 1st Godshill and Rookley cubs formed teams to dress up Brian in full personal protection equipment.

20, March 2019·1 min read

Police investigating driver on dashcam video watched over half a million times

The dashcam video has been watched almost half a million times in less than 24 hours and Islanders have been shocked at the actions of the driver. OnTheWight speaks to the police about what happens next.

20, March 2019·1 min read

Floating Bridge going out of service for ‘improvement’ trials on Thursday

A replacement foot passenger launch will be in operation during this period.

15, March 2019·1 min read

Council to suspend floating bridge on Saturday due to predicted winds

Council say it will be suspended due to safety concerns with predicted winds in excess of 20 knots. Launch will be in operation.

14, March 2019·1 min read

Floating Bridge ‘fails at the most important time of day’, says Cllr Love (updated)

School children and workers are late to school and work this morning as the Cowes Floating Bridge "fails at the most important time of day", says Councillor Love.

12, March 2019·1 min read

Ryde road reopened after dangerous tree removed

Watch out for the diversion as the road closure is necessary due to emergency works to fell a dangerous tree.

11, March 2019·1 min read

Met Office forecasts up to 65 mph winds for the Isle of Wight this week

Get ready for more strong winds, trees down and disruption to cross-Solent travel as the Met Office forecast wind gusts of up to 50-55 mph inland and 65 mph along the coastlines.

11, March 2019·1 min read

Advance warning of disruption whilst busy roads reconstructed

Island Roads say it's impossible to undertake projects of this scale without some localised disruption and they hope that residents feel the short-term inconvenience will be outweighed by the long-term benefits of this upgrade.

1, March 2019·1 min read

Resurfacing works planned for Isle of Wight seafront location

The roadworks will be undertaken at a time when the coastal weather shouldn't hamper too much with the schedule, allowing work to be completed before the May Bank Holidays.

28, February 2019·1 min read

Why are IW council shy about discussing floating bridge incident?

After last year’s serious incident on the floating bridge that resulted in a staff member having to be airlifted to the mainland for emergency treatment, Isle of Wight council were going to look into the causes. OnTheWight has followed up with questions, but IWC are avoiding answering the questions.

27, February 2019·1 min read

Return of mobile homes on transporters travelling across Isle of Wight raises questions (updated)

After the traffic chaos caused last night when a mobile home on a transporter got stuck in Nodehill, and more are seen on the roads this morning, questions have been raised as to whether the route and time chosen were dictated by the council. Island Roads have responded.

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