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Joy Ballard, the former Ryde Academy principal who changed term dates to accommodate her own holidays, has said she is 'ashamed and sorry'.

WightAID is giving music fans the chance to win 2 Isle of Wight Festival tickets through a charity silent auction, with all proceeds helping to support the organisation’s ongoing work across the Isle of Wight.

One of Merlin's bites left one victim requiring 22 stiches.

Chairs must remain free standing and cannot be joined together using cable ties, elastic or any other method.

Residents and visitors are being advised not to bathe or swim in and around Ryde until further notice.

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust is inviting local businesses to play a positive role in supporting young people into employment. .

Pupils at Dover Park Primary School recently enjoyed a week packed with music, drama and artistic activities as the Ryde-based school celebrated creativity and community spirit.

Around 60 players took part in a weekend-long Isle of Wight versus Southampton table tennis challenge at Smallbrook earlier this month.

Warren Farm in Alum Bay is set to welcome the local community for a free family-friendly open day celebrating farming, food production and the countryside, whilst raising funds for Mountbatten Hospice. The popular Isle of Wight farm will throw open ...

Summer came to an abrupt halt last night (Monday) after torrential downpours, and thunderstorms saw more than 50mm of rain sweep across the island.