David Baldwin MVO, RVM, Ventnor Resident and 2016 Gilbert Lecturer and Fellow, Princeton University shares his informed view on what might (or should) be next for Ventnor following the Bonchurch Landslip[1].
In his own words. Ed
In 2021, over two years…
Storm Fergus was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann.
Trains, flights, ferries and car journeys could be disrupted by the bad weather, while seafronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and large waves.
Met Office[1] me…
Storm Fergus was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann.
Trains, flights, ferries and car journeys could be disrupted by the bad weather, while seafronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and large waves.
Met Office[1] me…
Island Line is back up to 2 trains an hour, but only between Ryde St John’s and Shanklin.
Recent heavy rain and flooding led to the suspension of Island Line trains for several days, with an hourly service resuming last Wednesday.
South Western Rail…
South Western Railway[1] (SWR) is amending its timetable for tomorrow (Thursday 2 November) and advising passengers to consider not travelling if their journey is not essential, due to Storm Ciarán.
Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in the West …
South Western Railway has confirmed that Island Line is back up and running after last week’s storms, but is not serving Ryde Esplanade or Ryde Pier Head.
Flooding in Ryde led to the tunnel between St John’s and the Esplanade becoming submerged – fl…
Ryde Mayor Alfred Millward set in motion the machinery to generate electricity for Ryde and Seaview on 1st October 1903.
The machinery to supply electricity to Ryde and its environs was supplied by the Isle of Wight Electric Light and Power Company…
The railway lines between Brading – Bembridge and Newport – Freshwater saw their final passenger trains depart on Sunday 20th September 1953 – 70 years ago today.
The train on the 12-mile-long Newport to Freshwater line left the crowded West Wight t…
A car ended up in a ditch at the side of the road following a collision with a Royal Mail lorry on the outskirts of Ryde this morning (Thursday).
The crash on Beaper Shute, near the junction with Harding Shute, occurred shortly before 06:20.
Island …
As industrial action by ASLEF union members continues, passengers are being told to check their journeys in advance, as more disruption is likely this weekend.
Some railway staff have been refusing to work overtime as part of an ongoing row over pay …
The award-winning[1] Isle of Wight Steam Railway[2] has announced that it has finished restoring its ex-Midland Railway crane.
In the early days of the steam railway, the crane was used in locomotive overhauls and in building Wootton station on the New…
Emergency services called to two-car crash near Bembridge (Image: Contributed)Emergency services are at the scene of a two-car collision near Bembridge this afternoon (Thursday, July 20).Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue were called at 1pm fo…
Accident causing main road disruption on outskirts of Ryde (Image: Google Maps)An accident on the main road between Ryde and Seaview has caused traffic disruption this evening (Monday, June 5).Southern Vectis reported a collision at Thornton Cross (the…
An Island Line train. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)
A power cut in Ryde affected the running of Island Line trains this evening.
Homes and businesses were temporarily left without power.
South Western Railways said: “Due to an electricity sup…