News from the North Wight

Overall, 15% of A levels were graded A* or A – up on last year’s figure – a third of exams were A* to B, and more than half of exams achieved A* to C.

The Independent councillor for East Cowes says he's lost confidence in the Cabinet member's ability to address the ongoing issues with the floating bridge. East Cowes Business Association join the voices calling for action.

Phase 2 of the East Cowes gateway project, which includes a new purpose built terminal building, will be completed by summer 2020.

A full repair of the faulty hinge took place on Saturday, allowing the bridge to go back into operation on Sunday, but it requires a workboat to travel alongside it during the ebb tide.

A grant of £20,000 has enabled Storeroom to set up the Cowes Men's Shed. Open to everyone aged 18+ and with free membership, this is a great, well-equipped facility that everyone can enjoy and benefit from.

A man in his 60s fell from an RS Elite class yacht at Cowes Week. Crew from another boat retrieved him and emergency services worked to revive him. Update: Sadly he's passed away.

Three individuals on Monday in Cowes went to the rescue of the woman who'd suffered a heart attack whilst in the water and played an important part in saving her life. Her family now want to be able to say thank you.

Spare a thought from noon on Sunday for the 30 entries taking part in one of the toughest yacht races ever - the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race - as it leaves Cowes and heads clockwise around the Isle of Wight in the first stage of this record-breaking race.

The Floating Bridge went out of service just after 12.30pm today due to "mechanical problems". A passenger launch is in operation.

Cllr Baker Smith said she’d be splitting her time between the Isle of Wight and Manchester, adding she’s disappointed that her personal life is ‘under constant scrutiny’, something not applied to working fathers on the council.

Isle of Wight talent is supported at this brand-new annual festival of open-air picnic concerts celebrating the Isle of Wight’s music, food, people and red squirrels at Northwood House next week. Book now to avoid disappointment