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ISLAND GIRLS FOOD SET TO IMPRESS
Island-born Immy May is set to impress with her fabulous cooking skills when she appears on ITV's Cook me the Money this afternoon (Wednesday). The 19-year-old, who is originally from Ryde but is now studying at the University of Arts...
Read moreDetailsFOUND: APPEAL FOR MISSING RYDE MAN
UPDATED: An appeal is being launched this evening to locate a vulnerable 43-year-old missing man, who hasn't been seen since yesterday evening. Friends and family of Andy Legg are concerned for his welfare after he went missing from the Ryde area at...
Read moreDetailsMEP THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND ISLAND’S EU GRANT BID
An attempt to secure EU Assisted Area Status for the Isle of Wight would help boost economic development, Catherine Bearder MEP has said. Community leaders are considering launching a bid for the help, which aims to kick-start economic growth in...
Read moreDetailsHOSPITAL CREATES MORE PARKING
More car parking spaces are now available for patients, visitors and staff following the completion of a new car park at St. Mary’s Hospital. The new car park is for staff parking and is located adjacent to the north east...
Read moreDetailsICE CREAM VAN COLLIDES WITH MAINTENANCE LORRY
Reports are coming through this morning of an ice cream van colliding with a maintenance lorry on the outskirts of Ryde. It is believed that the collision has left cones literally everywhere and traffic is in a right screwball. Emergency...
Read moreDetailsEASY SHOP FOR WIGHT MILK PRODUCE
Wight Milk, located at the top end of Havenstreet at Coppid Hall Farm, have just launched a new initiative to make shopping easy for residents looking to purchase local produce. The independent dairy, owned by the George family since early last...
Read moreDetailsPROMOTIONAL FARES EXTENDED
A promotional fare on Southern Vectis' Route 1 service has been extended until 25th May, allowing passengers to continue to save up to 40% on bus travel. An adult single fare, valid at any time on any day on bus...
Read moreDetailsBODY-WORN CAMERAS FOR ISLAND POLICE
In a nation-wide pilot, Police officers across the Isle of Wight will be equipped with body-worn video cameras in a bid to cut crime and disorder. It is hoped that the cameras, which have cost £47,500 for 180 officers, will provide a...
Read moreDetailsEASTER FUNDRAISER FOR 100 HERE 100 THERE
The past few years has seen the Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service take part in some major fundraising cycle rides and 2013 is no different. This year, the aim is to cycle 100 miles here on the Isle...
Read moreDetailsSOLENT INN SET TO CHANGE HANDS
A popular community pub in Ryde is set to change hands in the coming weeks following a difficult winter season, potentially closing for good. Helen Fastnedge, who operates The Solent Inn in Monkton Street, Ryde, has been given just 4...
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