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Roses were planted in memory of Bridget Biddlecombe, Paul McDermott and Dave Wood, who were involved in the original project in 1996.

A mother and son who are both profoundly Deaf will take on a 12-mile fundraising walk from Sandown to Ryde tomorrow, (Saturday), to raise money for residents at Easthill Home for Deaf People.

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club celebrated six category victories and two historic trophy wins during a successful weekend of mainland competition.

A formal complaint has been filed over how plans for up to 50 houses on a greenfield site have been dealt with by the Isle of Wight Council.

Helen has played a key role in establishing and developing the Wight Aviation Museum, helping to bring the history of flight to life.

Martin Tod, who is standing to become the first Mayor of Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority, has criticised the decision to reject calls for the election to be brought forward to May 2027.

At the time, the victim told emergency services, "I know what he is capable of and I think he would kill me." 

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Mr Robertson has raised serious concerns about the Cross-Solent Transport Group, claiming ferry companies do not appear to be taking the discussions seriously.

The company was also found to be failing environmental discharge standards at 11 sewage treatment works, more than double the 5 sites recorded in 2024.