Talks with Homes England, which owns Venture Quays, have been ongoing for months to determine the future of the site after plans to transform it into a luxury waterfront development, with townhouses, a hotel and bars, fell through.

The site has reportedly changed hands many times and been closed for years.

A revised planning application of up to 40 houses built in Wootton has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

A third of the agency staff hours worked were to cover permanent staff vacancies, rather than maternity or sick leave. The council say it's a temporary solution.

The council sent renewal reminders to people by email, but many people had not provided an email address and therefore did not receive any notification.

Southampton's Royal Pier development – which was due to sit on the current site of the Red Funnel ferry terminal - has been scrapped. Details within.

The Isle of Wight’s mortality rate for drug misuse deaths is also 67 per cent higher than the national average for 2016-18.

The Isle of Wight council said challenging Southern Water was the responsibility of its regulators, Ofwat, who have said Southern Water’s standards fell below those of other sewerage companies.

Cremation costs on the Isle of Wight have increased for the eighth time in ten years, but the Isle of Wight Council said its fee was close to the national average.

With the contract for support for unpaid cares coming to an end next year, a survey has been launched by the Isle of Wight council asking unpaid carers for their views on the support they receive.

Peter Clarke, HM chief inspector of prisons, said there was little support for victims of violence, even though relationships between staff and prisoners were good.