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The Victorian Society has welcomed the news that repair work will begin on Cowes' historic hammerhead crane after English Heritage provided £76,000.
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Friends of Frank James say the damage being caused to the former memorial hospital is devastating and could lead to it being lost forever.
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Yet another break-in was reported this week, strengthening the importance of compiling a record of photographs and artifacts from the former hospital.
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The situation is getting desperate as two more break-ins at the former hospital are recorded. Friends call for the Isle of Wight council to take urgent action to protect this iconic building.
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It's not just Ryde Pier that you'll see on Countryfile this coming Sunday. You'll be able to find out more about the Woodland Therapy Project too.
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The revised application to demolish the Grand Hotel in Sandown and replace it with a 30-bedroomed art-deco style hotel has avoided a hearing at the planning committee and been approved by planning officers.
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There have now been two break-ins at the former Frank James Hospital in the last month, causing damage to the listed building and theft of tools. SAVE Britain's Heritage are urging immediate action by the council.
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A number of countryside partners have expressed an interest in taking on countryside management now the council finds itself in dismal financial straits.
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The Independents say it’s nonsensical for Cllr Whitehouse to suggest the leader of the council should not accept the role (it's only 5% of his working hours, they say), adding that it will provide a voice in some of the most important forums in British politics for Isle of Wight issues.
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Last year the iconic giant cantilever crane in Cowes - used for the production of naval warships - was named Most at Risk by English Heritage, today it has been added to the Victorian Society's Top Ten List of Most Endangered Buildings.
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The ferry company is urging Isle of Wight Conservative MP Andrew Turner to highlight the dangers of including ferry ports in the proposed Marine Conservation Zone in the Solent.
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Friends of listed building investigate legal advice claims after council stall on issuing an Urgent Works Notice.
