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With the Isle of Wight council still in a state of 'no overall control', these three scenarios give an idea of what could happen by the end of the month

Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight No Overall Control At The Isle Of Wight Council - So What Happens Next? By Louise Hill, LDR Reporter A week on from polling day and the Isle of Wight Council is still in a state of no overall control. On a day of somewhat shocking events, the Conservatives lost their hold on power — epitomised by the leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Dave Stewart, losing his seat (by 240 votes) to his only rival, Green’s Claire Cr...

Isle of Wight Radio 7:00pm - Midnight Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight The Floating Bridge Is Off This Evening AGAIN By Iona Stewart-Richardson Isle of Wight Radio has been told it will be off from 7pm to 10pm. It is understood it is to replace a guide wheel. A foot passenger launch will be in place instead. The Isle of Wight Council has been approached for a comment. Share

Isle of Wight Council says a launch will run for a time later tonight.

Isle of Wight Radio 10:00am - 2:00pm Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Floating Bridge Suspended For Prow Cable Change By Iona Stewart-Richardson The Isle of Wight Council says it is because south west prow cable needs to be changed. A foot passenger launch will be in place instead. Its hoped the service will be back later today. *UPDATED 5pn

The Cowes to East Cowes Floating Bridge is out of service again this month (April) with a passenger replacement service launched.

Floating Bridge back in service this morning According to the live feed the Bridge is in operation this morning. We’ll update you if we hear any more news today The Cowes Floating Bridge is back in service this morning (Monday). Suspended over the weekend due to safety concerns about the prow cable, according to the live feed on the Floating Bridge Website, passengers are being accepted on to the Bridge this morning. Inspection on Monday On Friday night the Isle of Wight council had said, “...

Dubai Police ‘Sail Safely’ responds to 65 SOS calls 3 hours ago Staff Reporter Since it was launched two years ago, the Dubai Police ‘Sail Safely’ service has successfully facilitated the rapid emergency response to 65 distress calls and helped warn thousands of registered users about sea conditions and hazards. According to Colonel Dr Hassan Suhail Al-Suwaidi, Director of the Ports Police Station, the number of owners and captains of marine crafts registered in the ‘Sail ...

sea conditions and hazards. Launched two years ago, Sail Safely is followed by 3,715 users, including boat owners and captains who downloaded the app to help safeguard their craft and crew sea. Users have free access to interactive marine maps and can receive alerts about local emergencies including drownings, collisions, shortage of fuel, or boat malfunction. Read More

Users have free access to interactive marine maps and can receive alerts about local emergencies including drownings, collisions, shortage of fuel, or boat malfunction