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This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

Dates are now confirmed for visits to Yarmouth, Cowes, the Garlic Festival, Newport, Sandown and St Helens.

Solent Cruises is now operating its day trip to Portsmouth service 7 days a week, giving Isle of Wight residents and visitors more opportunities to enjoy a day across the Solent.

Keith Cook, who has spent almost 44 years protecting the people of Sandown as a retained firefighter, has turned off his pager for the very last time.

The community effort saw 120,000 litres delivered into the pond last year, and this year orgnaisers say they are getting ahead to prevent critically low water levels.

The closure will come into force just as Islanders and holidaymakers prepare for the start of the summer holidays.

The once iconic and well-loved pub has come to market this week.

Dog owners are being warned never to leave their pets inside cars during warm weather, with the RSPCA issuing urgent advice on what to do if an animal is found trapped in a hot vehicle.

Island Roads has launched a completely redesigned website, making it quicker and easier for residents, businesses and road users to access services, report issues and find highways information online.

Reports of suspected animal cruelty on the Isle of Wight increased by more than a quarter last summer, according to new figures released by the RSPCA.