News from the North Wight

The Parish Council say the development would "contribute to an undesirable ribbon development, creating urban sprawl in an area where development would not be supported"

Cllr Love says the monument has been a "great success since its unveiling last year", allowing the community to participate and visitors to enjoy the town's heritage

The Floating Bridge ran aground this afternoon and is not expected to be in service until this evening

The project is estimated to add 20p per week to council tax bills in the town and residents are being asked whether they support it

A housing needs assessment, carried out last year, found 81 extra homes were needed in next five years. However, Parish Council oppose 40 home development, which includes 14 affordable homes

In the next two weeks the isle of Wight will be featured on TV and Radio, with both recordings having been made at Northwood House.

The road closure is in place between 9.30pm to 5.30am and operatives from Island Roads will assist road users with directions

Did you know that in 1861 the Isle of Wight was described as the 'Land of Doughnuts'? Hear more about this and other food related facts on BBC Radio 4's Kitchen Cabinet programme which was recorded on the Island last week.

Princess Olga will be invited to plant a tree to commemorate their visit to Jubilee Recreation ground and then have a guided tour of Osborne House with a private visit to Barton Manor

Cllr Vanessa Churchman phoned into LBC to give her two reasons why she wanted to leave the EU. Brexit-sceptic LBC presenter James O’Brien challenged her.

If an application for a capital bid is successful, the floating bridge could become cashless.