Reform UK, Labour and the Local Conservatives are all fielding candidates in the race to replace Pan and Barton’s long-serving Isle of Wight councillor Geoff Brodie.

Free on-street parking for one hour could be introduced or extended across all Isle of Wight towns under a budget amendment tabled by an independent councillor.

An Isle of Wight councillor has expressed alarm over plans for a far-right political party to hold a meeting at Wootton Bridge Community Centre later this month.