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Enmore Cottage, Chale Street, Chale, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Hose Rhodes Dickson.

Three-bedroom Chale cottage with rural views is close to country walks and pub
Enmore Cottage is a three-bedroom property in Chale Street, a rural spot on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight - but this property is close to the nearby village pub!

Claybrook Cottage, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Spence Willard. Photos by Wight Property Photography.

Property of the Week Three-bed riverside home at Island Harbour with own mooring yours for £800,000

The Retreat, Main Road, Porchfield, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Hose Rhodes Dickson.

Property Three-bedroom semi-detached Porchfield cottage is a retreat by name and nature

A taste of what's to come at Chale Show 2022.

Extreme bike battles and equine display team for Chale Show this weekend

12 Wyatts Lane, Northwood, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Hose Rhodes Dickson.

Property of the Week Four-bed Northwood family home with big garden, garage and annexe is £695,000

Busy Bee in Ryde. The Olive Tree Restaurant (left) courtesy of Busy Bee Garden Centre Facebook.

Busy Bee's The Olive Tree named the best garden centre restaurant in region

St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight, and inset, a model of a transit hub.

Letter Sadly a transit hub at the Isle of Wight's hospital won’t see the light of day

Bartletts Green Farm Cottage, Brading Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Spence Willard. Photos by THEARLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Property Four-bedroom period home with stunning garden on the outskirts of Ryde

11 Woodside Avenue, Alverstone Garden Village, Sandown, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Arthur Wheeler Estate Agents.

Property of the Week Four-bed Alverstone Garden Village home with lovely grounds is yours for £685,000

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

See 6 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

Photo courtesy of Shanklin in Bloom.

Enthusiastic gardeners crowned winners in this year’s Shanklin in Bloom

Wightlink's FastCat service has proved to be fraught with problems for this correspondent.

Letter The Isle of Wight deserves a better service from ferry operator Wightlink

Why is the Isle of Wight NHS Trust not installing a transit hub? Is it a case of money, or a lack of good leadership?

Letter Why are those earning big bucks in our Isle of Wight NHS Trust doing nothing?

The winners of Wight in Bloom 2022, with, inset, overall winner of the Peggy Jarman Trophy Ray Ridley and patron of the awards Alan Titchmarsh.

Richard's garden of cherries, berries and honey wows Wight in Bloom judges

Holmes House, Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Spence Willard.

Property of the Week Stunning ten-bedroom waterside home at Colwell with pool, gym, stables and land

Reader Keith Carroll asks if anyone can confirm Keith Richards was on the Isle of Wight as a young boy?

Letter Does this photo prove Rolling Stone Keith Richards visited Sandown as a child?

Two gardens on the Isle of Wight are opening in aid of South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) this Sunday.

Open gardens Gardens in Freshwater and Brighstone opening to raise cash for SWAY this Sunday

It is increasingly difficult for people to afford to buy a home.

Letter Letter writer fails to realise the huge struggle Isle of Wight home buyers face

Gatcliff Farm, Sheepwash Lane, Godshill, Isle of Wight, is on the market with BCM. Photos: Steve Thearle.

Property of the Week Four-bedroom farmhouse has land and outbuildings with holiday let potential

Barn House, St Lawrence, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Spence Willard. Photos by Steve Thearle.

Property Four-bedroom St Lawrence home with sea views, outdoor pool and annexe potential

You could win the chance to renew your wedding vows with Elaine Cesar (inset) at the Isle of Wight International Charity Classic Car Extravaganza in September.

WIN Win the chance to renew your wedding vows at Isle of Wight classic car show

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 14 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 14

Cash versus card: are those who are not very tech-savvy being increasingly discrimated against?

Letter Credit cards and online banking are discriminatory if you are non tech-savvy

A trio of interesting Isle of Wight properties and some land with outline planning consent are available at the next Clive Emson online auction.

Property auction Trio of Isle of Wight homes and land with consent for sale in Emson July auction

Polticians may promise the earth, but have we seen the results?

Letter Tory works of fiction: the government's lies and spin becomes more bizarre daily

Would you be prepared to do two, or even three jobs for extra cash?

Letter Being prepared to work harder, rather than opting to strike, has its own rewards

51 Orchard Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Arthur Wheeler Estate Agents.

Property Versatile five-bed Shanklin home with sea views and Airbnb or annexe potential

A fixed link would surely be a better solution than the current Isle of Wight ferry chaos.

Letter Would a fixed link be better than the current Isle of Wight ferry chaos?

Cedar Cottage, Swains Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, is on the market with The Collection by HRD.

Property of the Week Five-bedroom Bembridge family home has conservatory, gardens, garage and parking

Careful consideration is need before joining a Multi Academy Trust, but there may be some benefits from a partnership.

Letter Academies allow headteachers to judge for themselves what is important to pupils

It seems increasingly unlikely that railways will once again be extended to run to many more Isle of Wight towns.

Letter Tourist industry would benefit, but is Island's rail extension doomed to failure?

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 7 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 7

Later services would be appreciated by Isle of Wight residents using Wightlink.

Letter Lack of late ferry service is no joke for Island residents who want to travel

Various road factors may affect speed limits, but it can be hard for road-users to understand why a speed limit is applied to a certain area.

Letter Can someone explain the logic of how speed limits are decided on Island roads?

A model of a proposed hospital transit hub. Photo: Hans Bromwich.

Letter Long A&E wait times could be cut with new transit hub and discharge unit

37 Wellington Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Trigg & Co.

Property Three-bedroom family bungalow in quiet Newport spot with garage and gardens

Is striking or protesting a good way to raise awareness of issues?

Letter Strikes don't work and RMT must see we have amoral government where money talks

This 8-bed Victorian coastal residence has hit the market – see what it will set you back. Pictures: Zoopla

8-bed Victorian coastal residence hits the market – see what it will set you back

Aldermoor Farm, Upton Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, which is on the market with BCM. Photos by Steve Thearle.

Property of the Week Four-bed farmhouse with annexe and land in PHOTOS

Do academised schools perform any better than those in local authority control?

Letter Considering recent research, is academisation the best option for local schools?

Wightlink has proved to be the weakest link for this correspondent.

Letter Wightlink, you are the weakest link - goodbye!

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa

There's another solution to the Isle of Wight Council waste bin collection tales of woe!

Letter Our solution to Isle of Wight Council waste bin collection tales of woe

Wightlink do not accept cash payments.

Letter Isle of Wight cancer patient refused travel by Wightlink because they had no card

Arreton Open Gardens on the Isle of Wight is on tomorrow (Sunday, June 26).

Open gardens Arreton Open Gardens tomorrow (Sunday) will raise money for Island charities

37 Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Arthur Wheeler Estate Agents.

Property of the Week Four-bed Shanklin family home with gardens and garage near beach and town centre

Inflatable Hot Tub & Accessories. Credit: Aldi

Aldi brings back its best-selling Hot Tub and accessories in time for summer

I changed garden waste collection provider and it saved me money.

Letter I changed garden waste collection provider and it saved me money and hassle

6 Brooks Close, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Trigg & Co.

Property Two-bedroom Bembridge home with conservatory, parking, garage and gardens

Gather round the firepit with Aldi’s Love Island inspired garden accessory (PA/ITV/Aldi)

Gather round the firepit with Aldi’s Love Island inspired garden accessory

Olivine, 44 Steyne Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, which is on the market with Arthur Wheeler Estate Agents.

Property Chain-free two-bedroom Bembridge home with potential for expansion for £350,000

Cool off this summer by getting a pool for your garden. Picture: PA/Canva (inset: Wayfair/The Works/ManoMano)

Make a splash with a new pool for your garden in time for the summer sunshine

Verdon House in Kent Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, sold for £859,000 at Clive Emson's online auction.

Property news Isle of Wight flats sell for £109,000 over guide price at Clive Emson auction

Stanhope House in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight is on the market with Spence Willard.

Property of the Week Five-bedroom Cowes home with stunning sea views, parking, a garage and garden