The countryside manager of National Trust Isle of Wight has died, the charity and organisation has announced.

The National Trust announced the death of Robin Lang today (August 29) on its Instagram page. 

"It is with great sadness that we announce our countryside manager, Robin Lang, has passed away.

"Robin was a beloved member of the team and the local community, and he spent his career caring for our countryside sites across the Island.

"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Robin’s family at this time.

"Please bear with our team who are working across our sites as they have all been deeply affected by this sad news. Thank you for your understanding."