The Isle of Wight’s rich maritime heritage took centre stage this week as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) held its latest board meeting in East Cowes.

The most common topics included e-scooters, speeding, rural crime, knife crime and the role of the PCC. Questions also covered officer integrity and recruitment.

The deal, part of the government’s English devolution agenda, represents what ministers describe as the “greatest transfer of power out of Westminster this century.”

Exhibitors, visitors and industry professionals helped create a vibrant atmosphere at the IW Homes & Interiors Show last weekend.

Storm Amy is set to bring strong and gusty winds to parts of England and Wales this Saturday — with the Isle of Wight among the areas expected to feel the impact.

Thousands of people in Cowes could be missing out on faster, more reliable broadband, according to Openreach.

An Isle of Wight councillor has said he hopes Ventnor’s Winter Gardens returns soon to the “facility it once was” in response to it being accepted as an Asset of Community Value.

Reform UK’s Bill Nigh is the new Isle of Wight councillor for Lake North.