THE hot weather has put paid to a popular Isle of Wight event.

The Arreton Barks Dog Show, which was due to take place this weekend at Arreton Barns, has been postponed.

Organisers are now “frantically scrambling” to find a new date, as they look to reschedule the event.

“We are so, so sorry to have to do this,” said a spokesperson for the Isle Of Wight Dog Festival.

“We’ve been weather-watching all week to the point of insanity, but it's not getting any cooler.

“So we have made the decision to reschedule the dog show.

“We're frantically scrambling to confirm the new date, and will post an update as soon as we can.

“These temperatures are just getting silly now, and it goes without saying that our main priority is the welfare of our furry friends.

“We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, and for the overwhelming support we've received.”