When discussing the Isle of Wight council's digital transformation strategy, the deputy-Leader acknowledged there will be residents who get left behind if the IWC are not careful.

Sally McConkey, of Cross Street, Sandown, set up a petition last week urging local authorities to take action because she says the town is currently in the worst state she has ever seen it.

The Isle of Wight council's housing needs service manager said because a lot of landlords are cowboys they are in effect placing people in unsuitable accommodation that’s unfit for human habitation.

The Portsmouth City Council's cabinet looked at all the options and made their decision this week over possible Coroner service mergers.

It's not the recommended option, but up for consideration by Portsmouth City Council next week is the merger of theirs and Isle of Wight Coroner Services.

Anyone driving to or from the Island via Southampton this weekend should note the closure of the M27 and diversions that will be in place.

Measures that 'may be introduced' in Portsmouth include vehicles registered before 2006 or diesel vehicles registered before 2015 faced with a charge to enter the city.

One parent says the axing of five school bus routes from next September is "a kick in the teeth for working parents".

The application was passed by the planning committee, despite concerns from residents about parking and the value of their property being affected.

Isle of Wight Council has chosen not to have greater control over the bus services on the Island, despite the Minister urging it.

Leader of Portsmouth council said it was not appropriate to be asking people to inform on others in this way. "We don’t live in a society where that is acceptable.”