The Isle of Wight Council has been questioned over whether it has a plan to tackle the Island’s lack of ‘truly affordable’ social housing.

Hovertravel has announced a major boost to its timetable for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, adding 82 extra flights across the event period.

Police have now confirmed the death of a man who was found unconscious in Sandown at the weekend.

More than 1,000 children across the Isle of Wight have been offered secondary school places this week as part of National Offer Day.

A sell-out show organised by Ryde School students has raised £2,600 for its partner school in Africa.

Employers across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to help shape the Island’s future workforce by taking part in a council-backed work experience event in Cowes.

Island Roads has been accused of failing to help tackle marine pollution and the littering of cigarette ends.

A 45-year-old man from Cowes remains in police custody following an arrest on suspicion of drink driving after a crash in the town last night.