A WARM AND SUNNY THURSDAY – 30/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! Another lovely day of sun and blue skies awaits! Temperatures will range from 12 to 19 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate E winds.

07.45 – Traffic is already building on Long Lane, Staplers Road, Blacklands Lane  and Blackwater Road this morning.

From the Hover Travel website:

“Services are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Next update is at 10.00 .Tickets will be accepted on the

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A SUNNY AND WARM WEDNESDAY – 29/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! The island is once again expected to be swathed in sunshine today, with blue skies forecast throughout! Temperatures will range from 10 to a seasonally warm 19 degrees C, accompanied by moderate ENE winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.45 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and … Read on

A CLOUDY START TO A PARTLY SUNNY TUESDAY – 28/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! After a cloudy morning the Met Office is forecasting broken cloud and sun from 14.00 onwards. Temperatures will range from 10 to 16 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate NE winds.

08.00 – The County Press is reporting that the queue of vehicles for the floating bridge is backed up to York Avenue’s junction with Well Road, as people try to avoid the Newport traffic diversions.… Read on

A WARM AND SUNNY MONDAY – 27/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! Another lovely day awaits us, with blue skies throughout! Temperatures will range from 8 to 19 degrees C, accompanied by light ENE (becoming WSW) winds.

Elenors Grove, Ryde will close between 7.30pm and 6am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. A reminder has been issued for motorists to not use Firestone Copse Road as it is unsuitable for heavy traffic and large vehicles.

Today is the … Read on

ANOTHER GLORIOUS SATURDAY – 25/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! Another glorious day of sun and blue skies awaits! Temperatures will range from 6 to 17 degrees C, accompanied by light E (becoming WSW) winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.45 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is closed today and will re-open on Monday at 06.00. We wish … Read on

A SUPER SUNNY FRIDAY – 24/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! Another super sunny day awaits with blue skies throughout! Temperatures will range from 6 to 17 degrees C, accompanied by light and variable E winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.00 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally. We wish you all a fabulous Friday! … Read on

A BRIGHT AND SUNNY WEDNESDAY – 22/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Isle of Wight should today enjoy a day of blue skies and sun throughout! Temperatures will range from 9 to 15 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate variable E winds.

As expected, there are long delays into Newport on the Fairlee Road diversion route. Traffic is already backed up along Whiterails Road/Staplers and Long Lane at 07.45 this morning. There are also delays around Downend.

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A MOSTLY CLOUDY TUESDAY – 21/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a mostly cloudy day through until 16.00, when the sun should re-appear in earnest. Temperatures will range from 6 to 13 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate ENE winds.

An 07.00 motorcycle accident has caused the closure of Whiterails Road.
Island Echo is reporting the road as closed but my wife and son are currently on that road and have just
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A BRIGHT AND SUNNY MONDAY – 20/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a bright and sunny day with scattered cloud and sun throughout! Temperatures will range from 8 to 13 degrees C, accompanied by light and variable E winds.

With Fairlee Road now closed, lengthy delays are being reported on Staplers Road, Whiterails Road and Park Road.

The following WightLink Y/L vehicle ferry sailings are currently delayed by 45 minutes:

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A BRIGHT AND SUNNY SATURDAY – 18/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! A bright and sunny day awaits us with sun and scattered cloud throughout! Temperatures will range from 8 to 15 degrees C, accompanied by light WNW winds.

The following WightLink vehicle ferry sailings have been cancelled:

Portsmouth to Fishbourne – 08.40, 10.40, 12.40 and 14.40

Fishbourne to Portsmouth – 09.40, 11.40, 13.40 and 15.40

All other island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of

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