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Lloyds Bank has confirmed that its Ryde branch will permanently close on 21st January 2026, leaving the town without a single high street bank. The closure marks the end of traditional banking in Ryde. While Nationwide will continue to operate...

A resident of Brighstone Grange care home enjoyed a special visit back to St Mary’s Maternity Unit, where she spent much of her working life as a midwife. Jo, who is well-known locally for her years supporting mothers and babies,...

Ryde regeneration funding worth £20million could start becoming available in April next year, but decisions still need to be made on what to spend it on. Addressing a well attended forum hosted by the Ryde Society at the Royal Esplanade...

Residents are being reminded that there is still time to take part in Island Roads’ annual customer survey to feedback on the range of highway services being carried out on the Island. The survey is part of a range of...

An inquest has concluded that the death of local fisherman Stephen Kitcher, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while fishing near Newport in 2022, was the result of misadventure. The 47-year-old father-of-3 was found deceased inside a camping tent -...

A gull with a hook embedded in its mouth was rescued from Cowes Enterprise College yesterday (Tuesday), thanks to quick action by staff, Friends of the Animals and Carisbrooke Vets. The bird was discovered with the hook lodged in its...

Isle of Wight-born rower Louis Attrill brought Olympic gold home on 24th September 2000. Exactly 25 years ago, Attrill stood atop the Olympic podium in Sydney, clutching gold as part of Great Britain’s men’s eight crew. The victory remains one...

The Isle of Wight Council is once again backing National Recycle Week, encouraging residents to do their bit for the environment. Now in its 22nd year, Recycle Week runs until 28th September and celebrates the positive steps taken by individuals...

East Cowes Town Council is inviting residents to take part in a new round of public consultations aimed at gathering views on key local issues and future priorities for the town. To ensure every resident has the chance to share...

Hands-on community creativity is helping to transform futures for marine wildlife thanks to Isle of Wight-based eco-engineers Artecology and a new research collaboration with the University of Plymouth. Artecology, the Sandown design team behind the award-winning Vertipools innovation, has confirmed...