There was good news and bad for the Isle of Wight's mods and scooterists this week.

Lambretta Day, scheduled for the May bank holiday, will not be able to go ahead as the government's roadmap deems it too early in the year.

But, the Island's own 'Modfather' Steve Robson, is confident that if the Covid guideline relaxation goes to plan, the August Bank Holiday Scooter festival should be OK.

Every year thousands of scooterists flock to the Isle of Wight to enjoy music and ride-outs around the Island.

Lambretta Day was established in 1999 with just a handful of scooter enthusiasts but the annual event has grown hugely.

There are live music performances, scooter displays and ride outs around the Island.

Proceeds go to Tonic Music for Mental Health.

Steve told the Isle of Wight County Press this week that it was a shame the May Lambretta Day won't happen for a second consecutive year but he understood the reasons why.

He said: "We can't afford another lockdown so this has to be done correctly.

"If it all goes to plan we will hopefully have a good summer culminating in the rally at bank holiday time at the end of August."