News from the North Wight

The birthplace of international powerboat racing will be welcoming the fleet of powerboats for the iconic Cowes - Torquay - Cowes powerboat race over the bank holiday weekend.

The golf club was used in an assault that resulted in serious injuries on a teenager.

During the last five decades, the Isle of Wight has seen 13 high-speed vessels come and go to the Red Funnel fleet, starting with the hydrofoils, through to the waterjet propelled Red Jet fleet.

Being released in September, the mother of Isle of Wight missing teenager, Damien Nettles, tells the full, perplexing story of her son’s disappearance.

Extra crossings have been added to the regular timetable, in anticipation of residents and visitors travelling to the world-famous regatta.

At least one of the teenager's legs is thought to fractured from the incident while his legs were dangling over the side of the yacht.

The Isle of Wight council say there is a lack of suitable housing, but councillors say their areas are at capacity.

There are a huge number of things to see and do for all the family at the 2019 Cowes Week.

With so many major events taking place in Cowes this month, CHC are running a safety and speeding campaign.

Members of the public are invited to watch the race from the SailGP Race Village, which will be free to access and include a 500-seater grandstand.

Overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Cup will be decided in the next few days when handicaps are calculated, and the remaining yachts have completed their 605nm race.