Here is today's round-up of news from the Isle of Wight.

CONCERNS Wightlink has not paid any corporation tax — despite chalking up profits of almost £22 million last year and paying shareholders £14 million — have been raised by the Isle of Wight's MP.

HUNDREDS of Isle of Wight children will be homeless this Christmas, new figures have revealed.

Currently, there are 265 homeless children on the Isle of Wight — a rate of one in every 95 children, according to Shelter, a housing and homelessness charity.

THE number of passengers using the floating bridge — whether by car or on foot — has dropped significantly since the new vessel came into action, the County Press can reveal.

New information reveals the number of passengers using the bridge has fallen since the new vessel started service — every single month.

A CONCERNED resident raised the alarm after spotting a dead badger in someone's garden — but it turned out to be a cuddly toy.

AN ARREST warrant has been issued today (Friday) after an alleged arsonist, accused of setting fire to two Sandown hotels, failed to appear at court.

PRIME Minister Theresa May told MPs and the public there were three options for Brexit last month — her deal, no deal or remain.

A new poll from YouGov shows when these options are put before the public, Theresa May's deal has little backing.

When people were asked to rank the three options in order of preference, 600 constituencies listed remain as the top option — including the Isle of Wight.