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2 new flats could be created in a historic 3-storey building on Ryde Esplanade. Ian Fern of IDF Investments Ltd has lodged plans with County Hall for a works scheme at Ryde’s Prince Consort at 19 St Thomas Street, including ...

A Lymington-based crew has secured a big win in this year’s Morgan Cup, which saw over 100 boats race from Cowes to Guernsey in challenging conditions. The annual offshore race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, started last Friday ...

An ‘affordable’ 3-bedroom flat will be built in the heart of Ryde, despite local objections. Ryde Town Council (RTC) and several Ryde residents have tried to fight the plan, but planners have now approved Standley Property’s application to construct an ...

UPDATE FRIDAY - Dean Brewer has now been located, Police have confirmed. Police are appealing for information to help find missing Isle of Wight man Dean Brewer. The 38-year-old - said to be from Ryde but previously of Fort Street ...

Visitors to Ryde can once again book sea and sand-friendly wheelchairs, walkers and other essential accessibility equipment completely free of charge - helping to make the town’s popular seafront welcoming and accessible for all. For the second year running, the ...

Firefighters have responded to a vehicle fire on the forecourt of Tesco Petrol Station in Ryde this morning (Thursday), which has resulted in the closure of the busy fuel stop. It was just before 10:40 that Hampshire & Isle of ...

The Porter Club, a friendly community club in the heart of Lake, is inviting local residents and groups to enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, regular events and affordable drinks. The club, which has a long and interesting history, runs darts and ...

A policy to ensure Isle of Wight Council-owned land and property assets are, wherever possible, used to prioritise social housing will come before a key committee this week. The policy, finance and resources committee will on Thursday decide whether to ...

A Ryde pub is celebrating after being named one of the final 5 Town Centre pubs in the country in this year’s Great British Pub Awards - flying the flag for the Isle of Wight. The Star Coffee & Ale ...

Shocking new figures show the RSPCA received 68 reports of animal cruelty on the Isle of Wight during the Summer months last year, as the charity reports a 33% rise in cruelty cases nationwide. Between June and August 2024, the ...