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A section of slipway has a large crack across its entire width. An apparently dislodged block of concrete can also be seen higher up the slipway.

Island slipway closed after large cracks found

The slipway is likely to be closed for the foreseeable future, Isle of Wight Council says.

Roy Hayward smiling and looking straight at the camera. He is wearing glasses, a dark blue coat with shirt and tie.

Veteran who lost legs after D-Day landings dies

Roy Hayward lost both his legs in Normandy, aged 18, after his Sherman tank came under attack.