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Chain across slipway with ferry stopped and gates closed in the water - buildings can be seen across the water.

Island chain ferry halted as parts replaced

Crossings between East Cowes and Cowes have been halted while the ferry has some parts replaced.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Elevated view of Christchurch Priory church

Leaky church among new sites on at risk register

Inclusion on the Heritage at Risk register can help sites like Christchurch Priory secure funding.

Miriam Souter has short grey hair and is wearing a pink coat and yellow scarf. Sat next to her is her daughter Phazar, who has platted brown hair and is wearing a blue coat. On Phazar's lap is a medium sized black dog.

Family 'devastated' by mum's return to care home

After a stint in hospital, 88-year-old Miriam Souter has returned to Blackwater Mill care home.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

A fire engine and fire service lorry parked on concrete forecourt outside East Cowes fire station

Island fire station set for rebuild

The fire station in East Cowes was closed in May following health and safety concerns.

A small stone beach surrounded by boulders sits in front of a body of water containing a white boat in the distance at Calshot. In the centre of the shot is Calshot Castle, a small round grey stone fort.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Sunday's Big Picture

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

Yellow flowers in the foreground look out onto a body of water - tinged with pink from the reflecting sun above - with a small island containing several trees sitting in the centre.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Saturday's Big Picture

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

The sun reflects into water and seaweed in Gosport with a near-silhouetted row of buildings visible in the background.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Friday's Big Picture

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

A large 17th Century Spanish galleon replica ship is seen docked at Cowes, with buildings and the harbour in the background under a mostly blue sky.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Thursday's Big Picture

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

A small section of the rear of a car ferry can be seen in the foreground and the boat's wake can be seen behind it in the water. It is a sunny day with some small wispy clouds in the sky.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Sunday's Big Picture

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.