A pub has been seriously damaged by a large fire that spread through the first floor and loft. Firefighters were called shortly before 00:30 GMT to the Portland Inn at Gurnard on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight ambulance service said. Firefighters remained on site to continue dampening down and ensure the fire was fully out. Fire crews from Newport, Ryde, East Cowes, Sandown and Shanklin ...