The Diocese of Portsmouth has set out its legal opposition to the Isle of Wight Council plans.

The Glebe in Bayston Hill is owned by the church but was fenced off in November.

The Church of England's governing body rejected a fully independent safeguarding model on Tuesday.

One abuse survivors advocate described the decision as a "punch in the gut" for victims.

The Church's national assembly is voting on options to radically change its safeguarding processes.

The Archbishop of York says "trust has been broken" as he opens a the Church of England's General Synod.

Paintings date back to 1470 but have suffered from damage and need more funding to conserve them.

The Right Reverend Vivienne Faull, who has spent 42 years in full-time ministry, said: "The time has come for a rest."