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Ryde Town Council (RTC) will this evening (Tuesday) receive a talk on proposals for the Isle of Wight’s ‘eyesore’ former ice rink from the building’s prospective new owners.

'Whoever comes in is going to have a huge job tackling things like our Island Roads contract and dealing with our ferries'.

The derelict Cygnet Hotel in Sandown has now been boarded up and secured.

Residents are being invited to attend Ryde’s Annual Town Meeting this Thursday evening (28th May) to hear updates on key community projects and local initiatives.

The scheme, Warmer Wootton, is set to benefit around 10-15 local households.

The Newbridge Community Association is celebrating after securing nearly £17,000 in National Lottery funding to replace the roof of the village Community Centre.

An ‘essential’ community hub could be created in the centre of an Isle of Wight seaside town – to support residents.

'We shall play a constructive role in a council which, once again, has no group in overall control.'

National Gallery experts have said the Isle of Wight is the ‘perfect’ location for Newport’s new Art On Your Doorstep exhibition because of its strong community identity, accessible public spaces and enthusiasm for culture.

'This is already a high-density living area on a narrow road which has double yellow lines its entire length on both sides.'