News from the North Wight

The floating bridge will be out of action Tuesday and Wednesday as it enters the final stage of commissioning.

The fourth Bart's Bash event is launched today with details of the worldwide event, as well as events at Cowes that Isle of Wight sailors can take part in.

This firm family favourite and has grown year on year to become one of the Hospice's best fundraisers. A full day of things to see and do, head to Barton Manor on Sunday 16th between 10am-4pm.

Campaigners plan to take their message to County Hall on Wednesday next week as opposition councillors also call for foot passenger charges on the floating bridge to be suspended.

Gerry Moglione is seeking sponsors for a tandem skydive at Sandown airport, to help towards the £100,000 needed for a large part of the roof of the 19th century St Mary’s Church, Cowes.

The cabinet member responsible for the new floating bridge says he's "looking forward to the end of this process" as they move into final snagging of the £3m project.

Last chance to grab tickets for this weekend's Classic Isle Festival. World-class musicians will perform with one of England’s finest Jacobean Mansion houses as the backdrop.

Cllr Julia Baker-Smith says the majority of respondents to her recent survey expressed a wish for a low-cost supermarket, as well as a solution to parking and supported housing for the elderly. Residents are invited to view plans and give feedback today between noon and 6pm.

RNLI volunteers from Cowes Lifeboat Station recently shared beach safety lessons with members of Ryde-based John's Club, which caters for people with learning and physical disabilities.

Campaigners are planning another protest at the floating bridge on Monday afternoon.

There has been a problem with one of the ramps on the floating bridge today - leading to it being suspended and a passenger launch put in place.