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The fire started just metres from East Cowes Fire Station, which is currently under construction.

Thick black smoke can be seen in the surrounding areas.

The Hair Academy in Cowes has secured approval to deliver its own hairdressing apprenticeships, with all places for the first intake already filled.

Fashionistas stepped out in style last month at a fashion show at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, which raised more than £11,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

BREAKING: Bembridge RNLI launched its All-Weather Lifeboat yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon after a disabled angling vessel with 4 people on board lost all propulsion around 12 miles south west of the Isle of Wight.

Residents and St Helens Parish Council have raised flooding and traffic concerns over plans for 6 new homes at St Helens Coastal Resort.

BREAKING: A 37-year-old has been arrested and remains in Police custody.

Terry Smith completed 142 miles for England after earning a wildcard place at the Four Nations Backyard Ultra Championships in Northern Ireland.

An update on the Isle of Wight Council’s adult social care service will be discussed at County Hall today (Thursday), following its ‘requires improvement’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform will come under the spotlight at the Isle of Wight Council this week, amid rising demand and after ‘deep concerns’ with proposed changes.