Transport Secretary Mark Harper has insisted Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives are up for the fight of a general election, despite their terrible results in this week's local contests.
The Isle of Wight has performed well in a new league table of clean beaches, with all of its beaches rated either 'excellent' (three stars) or 'good' (two stars) for water cleanliness in summer.
Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to the rescue of a man whose plan for a short sea trip suddenly ended when his RIB took on water as a result of engine trouble last night (Thursday).