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2 days ago
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Motorcyclist dies and passenger badly hurt in crash
A motorcyclist has died and his passenger is in hospital with life-changing injuries following a collision. A Ford Kuga and Kawasaki motorcycle collided at about 15:00 BST on Monday on Briddlesford Road, near Newport, on the Isle of Wight. A 58-year-old man died at the scene, and a 53-year-old woman riding on the back of the motorbike was taken to hospital. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said their family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers. The force appealed for any witnesses, or anyone with dash cam footage, to come forward. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Related internet links Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
2 days ago
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Motorcyclist dies and passenger badly hurt in crash near Newport
A motorcyclist has died and his passenger is in hospital with life-changing injuries following a collision.A Ford Kuga and Kawasaki motorcycle collided at about 15:00 BST on Monday on Briddlesford Road, near Newport, on the Isle of Wight.A 58-year-old man died at the scene, and a 53-year-old woman riding on the back of the motorbike was taken to and Isle of Wight Constabulary said their family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers. The force appealed for any witnesses, or anyone with dash cam footage, to come forward. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Automotive
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Diesel spill shuts key Southampton city centre route
A large diesel spill has closed a stretch of a main route in said the fuel spill happened this morning on the A335, Thomas Lewis road has been closed from the St Denys junction to the Lawn Road junction while the spill is cleared and the road surface are being urged to find an alternative route and allow extra time for their journey. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
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Residents 'angry' as large tree gets protection
Residents have said they feel "extremely angry" after a council voted unanimously to protect a controversial oak tree. Winchester City Council received an intention to fell the more than 40-year-old tree from neighbours who raised concerns that it could damage their properties. Speaking at a council planning meeting, the local authority's tree officer John Bartlett said there was "no evidence of actual damage being caused". The council approved a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), which legally protects it from damage or destruction. Mr Bartlett said it contributed meaningfully to local biodiversity and visual amenity, adding that its ecological and landscape value outweighed the reported nuisance issues. The oak, which is situated in a conservation area, is located in the garden of a home on Canon Street, close to Winchester Cathedral. Dr Sandra Steel lives in a home on the adjacent St Swithun Street and spoke for residents at the planning meeting. "The spreading roots cause structural damage," she said. Adding that "our historic houses are particularly vulnerable". Some of the properties on the road date back to the 17th Century and Ms Steel said there was evidence of "cracks in garden walls". She added that it was increasing the insurance of the local houses. Despite these claims the council approved the protection order and said further evidence would need to be provided to consider the felling of the tree. On hearing that verdict, Ms Steel said: "You are waiting for our houses to fall down I guess." Speaking after the meeting she said they all "feel extremely angry" and called it "quite ridiculous". "An oak tree belongs an open area or a forest, not in gardens of historic houses," Ms Steel added. At least nine residents raised concerns about the tree's proximity and size after they said it had grown by 6ft (1.8m) in the last year. They said that the height and mass of the tree combined with unpredictable weather patterns could lead to serious damage to properties or injury of residents. They argued that any sustainable management plan would require pruning on a five-year cycle, which is seen as an unfair and impractical burden on residents. The objectors added that the tree, which they claim blocks light and sheds a substantial amount of leaves and debris. Council said it is willing to accept further reductions to previous cut points on a 5–10 year cycle to improve light penetration to surrounding properties. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Pair guilty of cutting down Sycamore Gap tree Plymouth tree felling fiasco cost more than £3.3m Anger after dozens of trees felled along railway line Winchester City Council
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Teenage motorcyclist critically injured in crash
A teenage motorcyclist has been critically injured in a collision that also involved a van and a car. Police were called to the A287 Farnham Road at the junction with Hillside, near Odiham, Hampshire, at 17:40 BST. A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police have appealed to trace the van driver, who left the scene before officers arrived. Insp Andy Tester said: "It is possible he didn't realise how serious the collision was and didn't think we'd need his details. "However, we do need to speak to him as a matter of urgency and are appealing to him to come forward." Police have appealed for dashcam footage of the small, white van, as well as the motorcycle and the black Audi A3. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary
