Island Roads will restart its road improvement programme early in the New Year, with several significant schemes getting underway from Monday 5 January.

The arrested man has been released under investigation while further enquiries continue.

A new art course designed to help adults explore or rediscover their creativity is set to launch at Jubilee Stores Studios in Newport this month.

Plans have been approved for new entrance gates and a footbridge at the historic East Dene estate in Bonchurch, marking the first stage of a wider restoration project.