The scheme, run by the Isle of Wight Council, offers financial help to older residents struggling with the cost of electricity, gas and water bills.

Joe Robertson has slammed the Government’s decision to cancel the Islands Forum set up in 2022 under the last government a “disgrace.”

Another yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with disruption and possible flooding expected from Wednesday morning.

Sailings between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight have been cancelled this afternoon following a berthing incident.