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RED JET PROBLEMS RETURN LEADING TO COMMUTER CANCELLATIONS
Just days after returning to a 2-boat service, Red Funnel’s hi-speed Red Jet service has been hit by yet more problems and more cancellations. The cross-Solent operator has confirmed that a problem with the uninterrupted power supply battery on Red...
Read moreDetailsHOVERS OFF AS WEATHER DETERIORATES AHEAD OF STORM EUNICE’S ARRIVAL
Hovertravel has once again been forced to suspend its Ryde-Southsea service due to adverse conditions, as the weather starts to deteriorate ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice. The cross-Solent operator says that services have been cancelled and that an...
Read moreDetailsHOURLY SERVICE FOR ISLAND LINE UNTIL AT LEAST SATURDAY
Island Line trains will be running a reduced, hourly service until at least Saturday morning due to a member of staff being off work. South Western Railway has confirmed that a member of train crew being unavailable means the service...
Read moreDetailsDRIVER SOUGHT AFTER FLEEING SCENE OF CRASH IN SHANKLIN
Police are tonight (Tuesday) searching for the driver of a van that has crashed on a busy junction in Shanklin, resulting in damage to another vehicle. The Citroen Belingo has come to a rest against a wall and facing the...
Read moreDetailsBRADING DRUGS RAID RESULTS IN ARREST OF 49-YEAR-OLD MAN
A 49-year-old man has been arrested, questioned and released following a drugs raid on a property in Brading yesterday morning (Monday). After receiving information relating to the potential supply of drugs, Police executed a search warrant at a property on...
Read moreDetailsAMBER WARNING ISSUED AS STORM EUNICE SET TO BRING 90MPH WINDS
An amber weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight as winds of up to 90mph are expected to hit on Friday, bringing a risk of structural damage and waves in excess of 5 metres. Forecasters at IW...
Read moreDetailsHOVERTRAVEL SUSPEND SERVICE DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES
Hovertravel has suspended its Ryde-Southsea service this morning (Tuesday) due to technical issues with both of its Flyer craft. Solent Flyer was due to depart Ryde at 08:15, but a technical issue has grounded the craft. Island Flyer is also...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE CALLED TO SUDDEN DEATH AT SOUTH WIGHT BEAUTY SPOT
Police were in attendance at Blackgang following the sudden death of a man near a popular beauty spot yesterday evening (Monday). The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were mobilised to scene of the medical emergency near The Pepper Pot, alongside...
Read moreDetailsCAR SMASHES INTO FALLEN TREE AT DOWNEND
Motorists are being forced to divert near Arreton tonight (Monday) as the result of a tree that has fallen across the carriageway. Downend Road between the Hare and Hounds pub and Arreton Cross is currently blocked in both directions. The...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE CALLED TO 3-CAR SHUNT IN SHANKLIN
A crash involving 3 vehicles is causing minor delays on a busy road in Shanklin this afternoon (Monday). The incident, which occurred just before 16:30, has taken place on Sandown Road, near to Wilton’s Garage. A Citroen C2 has gone...
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