POLICE OFFICERS TRAPPED AS RESPONSE CAR HANGS OFF RYDE PIER
13th October 2026
POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS REMAIN AT SCENE OF SANDOWN HOTEL BLAZE
11th October 2026
Sandown and Shanklin Footpath 49 has been closed today (Wednesday) from its junction with Perowne Way for a distance of 197 metres in an easterly direction. Emergency Closure in connection with existing SGN works. The diversion will affect Perowne Way....
Read moreDetails2 roads in Sandown have been affected by a road closure that came into force earlier on today (Wednesday). St Johns Road: St Johns Road has been closed from its junction with York Road for a distance of 31 metres...
Read moreDetailsDespite our small stature, Wight punches well above its weight when it comes to online infrastructure. This is especially the case for wireless connections, for which we have better 4G than much of the mainland, and with 5G’s arrival, we’re...
Read moreDetailsUPDATE @ 15:00 - The road has now reopened. York Avenue is to be closed today (Monday) from its junction with New Barn Road to opposite the Prince of Wales Public House, a distance of approx 491 metres in a southerly...
Read moreDetailsGrove Road in Ventnor has been closed this morning (Thursday) to enable Southern Water to carry out repairs. The road has been closed from its junction with Spring Hill to its junction with Tulse Hill for a distance of 111...
Read moreDetailsSt Andrews Street in Cowes has been closed from its junction with Langley Road for a distance of 73 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to carry out repairs. The diversion will affect these streets: Langley Road, Brunswick Road,...
Read moreDetailsThe Mall in Brading has been closed this morning (Tuesday) due to emergency repair works by Southern Water. Island Roads say that the closure is in force from the junction with New Road (Bull Ring) for a distance of 32...
Read moreDetailsSandy Lane in Blackwater will be closed from its junction with Marvel Lane to its junction with Blackwater Hollow next week. The closure is to enable Southern Water to carry out urgent work for a distance of 376 metres. The...
Read moreDetailsThe Willows in Newport has been from its junction with Sylvan Drive, for a distance of 11 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to carry out emergency repairs. The diversion will affect these streets: The Willows, Maple Drive, Newport...
Read moreDetailsStaying at home and relaxing is the best option amidst a global pandemic. With the vast majority of the world in total lockdown and a complete halt on social gatherings, planning a summer season vacation has become impossible. This time...
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