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Some fine racing ensued at Itchen Junior Regatta, with Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club represented by 19 young athletes.

The event will raise money for vulnerable animals cared for by RSPCA Isle of Wight and Cats Protection, with participants invited to take on the unusual challenge in front of a cheering crowd.

The Isle of Wight Breathe Easy group has received an £850 donation towards specialist respiratory equipment for St Mary's Hospital.

Robinson avoided jail time despite offending just 50 days after being handed a suspended sentence.

A block of 4x 1-bedroom apartments may be built on unused waste ground near the Isle of Wight’s prison.

The Post Office at Morrisons Daily in Ryde will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from next week.

A major scheme to improve the main road through Godshill will begin next month, with weekday road closures expected to remain in place until January.

A voluntary bird protection area has been introduced on a portion of Ryde Beach amid concerns over people and dog disturbances causing declining numbers of sanderlings.

The company behind Sandown's Le Goût de la Mer has entered liquidation owing more than £75,000, with the building more commonly known as The Bandstand now back on the market.

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