Mainland Contracter Shipped In As Latest Floating Bridge Fiasco Unfolds

More from Isle of Wight News

• ICRTouch Donates £2,000 To Support Sophie’s Legacy

  ICRTouch, an industry-leading software development company based in Sandown, has announced a donation of £2,000 to local charity Sophie's Legacy.

• South Korea Voyage For Red Jet 4

  More than 21 years since entering passenger service, Red Funnel’s Hi-Speed passenger ferry, Red Jet 4, is moving on to pastures new, following a recent purchase by Nam Hae Express Co, a leading ferry company in South Korea.

• Three Newport Councillors Support GP Practice Return To Town

  The return of the former West Street GP surgery to Newport has been backed by three local Councillors, who are also local Community Council members.

• Chair Of Ryde Town Board Appointed As Government Programme Director Visits Ryde

  A chair for the Ryde Town Board has been appointed in what is set to be an exciting period of growth and transformation for the town.

• Investigation Underway Following House Fire In Brighstone

  An investigation is underway following a fire at house in Brighstone yesterday.

• Reaction To Donna Jones Police And Crime Commissioner Re-Election

  Donna Jones has been re-elected as the police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

• New Dementia Hub To Open In Cowes Next Week

  A dedicated space for Island services to work together to provide essential support to Islanders living with dementia is set to open in Cowes next week.

• Armed Forces Covenant Members Supporting Armed Forces Day

  Seasafe, Rouse, Smokin Jacks and Impulse Consulting have all gone one step further with their support for the Island's Armed Forces community, by sponsoring some of the attractions at this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day.

• Miriam Margolyes, Aggers And Tuffers And Plastic Mermaids To Headline Wight Proms 2024

  The Wight Proms Festival has announced its 2024 line-up.

• Isle Of Wight Shoppers Helping To Tackle Rising Levels Of Hygiene Poverty

  An Isle of Wight store has teamed up with leading suppliers to tackle hygiene poverty.

• Two Isle Of Wight Businesses Win At Annual Muddy Stiletto Awards

  Two Isle of Wight businesses have received prestigious awards.

• Sandown Carnival Launches 2024 Season

  Sandown Carnival, in existence since 1889, has launched its latest carnival season.

• Dover Park Primary School Celebrates Continued Success With Glowing Ofsted Report

  Following an Ofsted inspection in March, Dover Park Primary School is delighted to have received an extremely positive report.

• Rescue Services Join RNLI’s 200th Celebration Event At Cowes

  Cowes RNLI played host to a spectacular 999 Day on Cowes Parade on Saturday (5) to mark the RNLI's 200th anniversary.

• Isle Of Wight Council To Move To Committee System In 2025

  The Isle of Wight Council has decided to change the way it makes decisions by moving to a committee style of governance system.

• Highway Improvement At Church Litten Next Week

  The road surface in Church Litten, Newport, is to be improved over nine days of work starting on Tuesday (May 7).

• Isle Of Wight Beaches Praised In Clean Water League Table

  The Isle of Wight has performed well in a new league table of clean beaches, with all of its beaches rated either 'excellent' (three stars) or 'good' (two stars) for water cleanliness in summer.

• Man Arrested After Being Caught During Act Of Self-Gratification In Newport

  A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after caught in an act of onanism near to a park in Newport.

• May Day Bank Holiday Recycling And Waste Collection Information

  Island residents are being reminded that rubbish and recycling collections will not be affected over the May Day (6 May) bank holiday.

• Isle Of Wight Ambulance Service Star Louise Awarded King’s Ambulance Medal

  A member of the IW Ambulance Service has been awarded the prestigious King’s Ambulance Medal (KAM) at a recent ceremony in London.