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The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has descended upon the quite village of Seaview this afternoon.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the newly transformed Albany Green in East Cowes.

BREAKING: "It was the speed of neighbours and passers by in raising the alarm that prevented the fire spreading to the house."

BREAKING: Flying doctors spent around 60-minutes on scene.

The proposed consultation will change the way social housing is allocated.

Red Funnel recently welcomed 20 guests aboard Red Jet 7 for a very special 90-minute Solent cruise, made possible through a charity auction in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a fantastic, sunny weekend at the 98th Chale Show, which returned with 2 days of entertainment, agricultural displays and family attractions.

BREAKING: A tractor has partially spilt its load of hay onto the carriageway.

Sunshine, challenging Solent conditions and thrilling racing have delivered a spectacular opening weekend as the 200th edition of North Sails Cowes Week got underway.

Free family magic and comedy shows have returned to East Cowes and Ryde for the summer holidays, with weekly performances taking place throughout August thanks to the support of local sponsors.