News from the South Wight

Ventnor Film Society return with a fantastic lineup of screenings over the spring. Get the dates in your diaries and book your seats

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of a man from Niton who died following a tree surgery incident on Monday

To allow residents on Belgrave Road to access their properties, the one way system has been revoked. See the latest photos from the site

The public are reminded to respect the road closures in place and not put themselves at risk by entering the area. The council say it's neither safe nor practical for them to take any steps to intervene at this stage

Island Roads have reinforced the road closure with steel fencing and advised evacuation of at least one property

Father and daughter James Halsey (cello) and Sally Birkett (piano) kick off the series this weekend (19th January at 11.30) performing sonatas Op. 5 no. 2 in G minor and Op. 102 no. 2 in D major.

The council explain they are currently uncertain of what caused the retaining wall to fail - and indeed how they can safely get to it to fix it

One resident said he'd been telling the Isle of Wight council about the problem for over 30 years. The road has been closed to traffic

Villagers argue there isn't sufficient infrastructure to support the proposed new homes, while the applicant says it will encourage young families back to the area and offer current residents the option to downsize

If you think you know this person, please get in touch with police by calling 101

Storm Brendan hit the Isle of Wight coastline yesterday and overnight, with one beach concessionaire working through the night to save his business. Did you suffer any damage in your town?