Four candidates are challenging independent councillor Mark Jefferies in his bid for re-election in Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch, after he won the seat by a 248-vote margin last summer.

Thousands of homes and businesses across the South Wight are without power this afternoon.

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.