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.

The Town council has asked for ‘un-neighbourly development’ be considered by Isle of Wight council planning committee, and not dealt with under delegated powers.

Congratulations to all at Priory School who have worked hard to achieve this positive report from Ofsted.

There is mixed support for the proposed application to move Newport Football Club to the northern outskirts of Newport, but the planning officer is recommending conditional permission.

The council say that infrastructure funding will help attract private sector investment – and estimates it could "eventually create around 550 long-term jobs and 20 during the construction phases".

The resurfacing work will take place overnight to avoid disruption at this very busy roundabout.

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.

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.

Tickets are available for this evening with Britain’s best known female powerboat champion and radio presenter, Shelley Jory-Leigh. Come and hear her fascinating story. Proceeds to local charities.

This dash-cam video from Newport to East Cowes shows the gridlock of traffic heading into the centre of the Island today.