Tag Archives: motorists
Maintenance work required on Floating Bridge
The Cowes Chain Ferry won’t be back in service this week as maintenance work is required following the Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspection.
Motorists are still being diverted via Newport and a foot passenger launch is available which cyclists can also use.
The...
Floating Bridge out of action for annual inspection
The Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of service for approx five days from Monday 15 April for its annual inspection.
Diversions through Newport for motorists will be in place during this time. A passenger launch will be available, which cyclists can also use.
Council takes measures to improve safety for motorists
The Isle of Wight Council has taken measures to improve safety for motorists on two roads that have been affected by recent ground movement.
Part of Newport Road in Ventnor near Ocean View Drive will have temporary lights installed this weekend where settlement has made...
Police close Fairlee Road following road traffic incident
Police on the Isle of Wight closed part of Fairlee road this afternoon following a road traffic incident involving a double decker bus and a pedestrian.
A woman in her 60′s was knocked down by the Southern Vectic bus near to Fairlee petrol station in Newport.
She...
Police want information following an alleged assault
Police are seeking a driver and vehicle after an alleged assault occurred following an altercation between two motorists at St Georges Way, junction with Trafalger Way in Newport.
The incident happened around 1.30pm on Friday, October 12, 2012.
It involved a 45-year-old...
Motorists advised to take care on coastal roads
Hampshire Constabulary is advising drivers to take extra care around coastal roads tomorrow as rain and high tides increase the potential for flooding.
The Met Office is forecasting some showers tonight with further, possibly heavier downpours tomorrow. Coupled with high...
John Reynolds sponsors Wight Island Radio
Since its launch in March this year, it has been a whirlwind 7 months for the Islands newest community radio station ‘Wight Island Radio’ and its team.
Paul Holbrook, the station manager said: “We are pleased to announce that another Island based company has stepped...
