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BBC News
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- BBC News
Isle of Wight bin worker dies 12 days after 'serious incident'
A refuse worker has died 12 days after being injured in a "serious incident" involving a bin man was airlifted to hospital after being hurt on Spencer Road in Ryde, Isle of Wight, on 29 July. Isle of Wight Council, which confirmed he died on Sunday, said it was a "profound loss" for the community. The authority said it was cooperating with the Health and Safety Executive as it carried out an investigation. It added: ''We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our valued waste collection team members."While it is important to allow this process to take its course, we want to assure everyone that we are fully committed to supporting the investigation."In a statement, waste management operator Thalia said: "Our deepest condolences are with their family, friends and colleagues, and we ask that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
30-07-2025
- BBC News
Isle of Wight Council bin worker seriously injured in lorry 'incident'
A refuse worker has been airlifted to hospital following a "serious incident" involving a bin lorry. The man, who works for Isle of Wight Council, was hurt in Spencer Road in Ryde at about 13:45 BST on authority spokesperson said it helped emergency services with its response and the incident was being investigated."We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance service for their quick response, and to all the emergency crews who attended the scene," they said. "Our thoughts are currently with our injured colleague." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Beachgoers horrified as pigs heads wash up on beach in seaside town
A dog walker was shocked when he discovered several pig heads horrifically washed up on the shores of a quaint UK beach - he rushed to social media to warn other pet owners Several pig heads have horrifically washed up onto a quaint UK beach in a bizarre mystery. A dog walker was left in shock after he spotted the unsettling heads along the shore on an early morning stroll. Around five pig heads and a pair of trotters were mysteriously spotted scattered along Gurnard beach on the Isle of Wight. The unfortunate dog walker who made the eerie discoveries collected the parts in bags before taking to social media to warn other pet owners of the grim hazard on the beach. The horrified pet owner also reported the shocking discovery to the local authority. He wrote: "Possibly worth warning dog owners…pigs heads are washing up in front of the chalets near the luck. There's about five this morning! Praying it's not voodoo stuff or Isle of Wight Godfather remake… and there's just been a small mishap out at sea. "Have bagged up ones I've seen and reported to council, but the tide is coming in and don't know if it will bring more. This is not cool." He also reported the finds to the local authorities and the Environment Agency. Isle of Wight Council advised beach goers to report any similar finds so they could be removed safely. A spokesperson said: "We instructed our waste service provider to remove and dispose of them. "If beachgoers come across a dead animal washed up on the shore, they should report it to us so we can arrange for safe collection." Authorities were not able to confirm how many heads they had received or where they had come from. This shockingly has not been the first time an eerie animal discovery has been made on a British beach. A mysterious sea creature with a human-like head and hard shell on it's back was allegedly found washed up on the shores in Cornwall. The creepy discovery was made over 400 years ago, according to a local newspaper at the time. The strange looking beast, which no one was ever able to identify, was apparently 48ft long with green eyes and was discovered by two young boys. The kids were supposedly walking across the Porthleven beach while searching for shipwrecks but came across something far more eerie. The discovery was dubbed "Sea Monster" by locals at the time. Another mysterious looking creature more recently washed up on a beach at a popular tourist hotspot. A gruesome-looking beast was found lying among the vegetation at Pico de Oro Beach, located southwest of Cancun in Mexico, in January 2024. It appeared to have four limbs, an elongated head, and a row of sharp teeth. A team of astonished fishermen found the dead creature and images of the corpse were widely shared on social media, sparking fear among locals. But experts calmed concerns after they pointed out the decomposing animal has all the characteristics of a seal.
The Independent
09-07-2025
- The Independent
‘Risk to life' warning over scenic Isle of Wight road that could fall into sea
Isle of Wight residents are calling for one of its most scenic roads to be urgently fitted with safety measures after years of erosion have left the route dangerously close to a cliff edge. Military Road is an 11-mile stretch of tarmac that offers sweeping views of the island, running alongside its coastal cliffs. But in recent years the erosion of the area has left the road posing a 'serious risk to life', with sections of the route on the southern coast of the island now less than five metres from the cliff's edge. Becca Cameron, a local councillor who called a meeting to raise awareness about the road's dangers, said urgent safety measures were needed to prevent a tragedy. 'I feel there is a serious risk to life,' she told The Guardian. 'Drone footage shows how serious the risk is and how close the cliff is to the road. When a bus passes over the cliff, you can feel the vibrations. We have no warning system if the road collapses.' In a report published last year, the council admitted there was an issue, one that was being caused by ' natural coastal erosion, and water coming off the downs and forming chines [a steep sided gorge] by wearing down the soft clay and orange Wealden rock'. Councillor Phil Jordan, Isle of Wight Council leader, said: "As local residents will be aware, we are experiencing the real effects of geological erosion on the Military Road (the A3055). 'There are three specific sites - the cliff top along Compton Down (Afton Down), and two sites between Brook and Compton Farm. 'The road along Afton Down is currently considered to be relatively stable. Work was carried out in the late 1990s which included ground anchors and 27 metre piling into the chalk underneath the road to protect it from the eroding cliff face. 'The more immediate concern is the erosion taking place between Brook and Compton Farm, known as Sites 14 and 15. This is being caused by natural coastal erosion, and water coming off the downs and forming chines by wearing down the soft clay and orange Wealden rock. This erosion process also provides the sand for our beaches at Shanklin and Sandown.' The report suggests that a possible solution to the problem could involve rerouting this stretch inland, which would guarantee its safety for another 20 years or more. But they warned that such a relocation effort would likely cost in excess of £20 million. Some residents have called for cheaper alternatives, including the installation of crash barriers or the introduction of lower speed limits. A spokesperson for the council told The Guardian that a barrier would be installed in one section and emergency arrangements were in place in the 'unlikely' event of an accident. Visit England, meanwhile, is encouraging people to visit the road while they still can. 'Running parallel with the west coast of the isle, the A3055 (aka Military Road) is a road trip that should be taken sooner rather than later, as erosion along the coast could see parts of the road disappear,' it said. 'The 11-mile route may be short, but it offers a wealth of sweeping ocean views and memorable country landscapes.'
BBC News
29-06-2025
- BBC News
Motorists face disruption after Cowes to Newport road closure
Motorists have faced long delays following the closure of the main road between Newport and Cowes on the Isle of Wight for Hill, on the edge of Newport has been closed to support the construction of 203 new homes at Acorn Farm. Tailbacks have been reported on the diversion route along Forest Cowes floating bridge began crossings an hour earlier than usual at 05:30 BST to help with connections to the Red Funnel vehicle businesses have previously complained about the impact the closure has had on trade. A diversion of more than nine miles (14km) due to roadworks was reinstated earlier this week after being lifted for the duration of the Isle of Wight road is due to remain closed to northbound traffic until 7 July and will also be closed in both directions for the remainder of this weekend and of Wight Council previously said the diversion and one-way system, which exempts emergency vehicles and daytime buses, was needed to prevent long traffic delays between Newport and a statement, the authority added: "Isle of Wight Council, Island Roads and Captiva are working together to ensure that the works are completed in as short a time a possible to minimise the disruption." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
