WITH the Conservative party leadership contest a major talking point today, the Island's MP has come out in support of Theresa May.

Speaking to the County Press, Bob Seely said he would 'absolutely' be supporting her.

In Island news, the Painters Arms has had a major makeover after being taken on by two enterprising women.

The pub officially reopened last Friday after transforming into a sports bar.

Island residents were left wondering where their shopping was, after a technical issue meant the entire home delivery service went down across the Island yesterday.

One customer was given a £20 gift card after Tesco failed to tell her that her delivery of £90 worth of groceries had been cancelled.

It was a busy planning meeting last night, with several controversial issues on the agenda.

A housing development looks set to be built on an East Cowes field, despite objections from residents who were told it would remain undeveloped.

Councillors also chose to defer plans to build 66 new homes in Northwood, citing issues with highway safety.

And plans to temporarily change a hanger at the Isle of Wight Airport in Sandown have been given the green light — after they were initially recommended for refusal.

In other news, the Isle of Wight Studio School is celebrating after being named an 'amazing education establishment'.

The George in Yarmouth has also been given a four star hygiene rating — a vast improvement on the zero stars it got in two inspections last year.