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Ryde Rankers have closed the gap further on Division 1 league leaders Ryde C after an 8-2 win against Havenstreet A. The Ranker’s Hugh Idle and Lewis Johnstone were unbeaten, whilst Havenstreet’s Michael Bulpitt and Tom Johnson both won against ...

A large Police presence moved in on a hostel in Ryde Town Centre this morning (Thursday) amid ongoing investigations into 2 separate incidents. Numerous Police resources, including a dog unit, descended on The Foyer as part of an ongoing criminal ...

Local artist Ben Stubbs has released a charity single 'We Are Men', with all proceeds going to mental health charity Men Only IOW.  “It’s ok to not be ok” is Ben's pivotal message, as very few people walk through life, ...

Sales of Wightlink’s charity calendar have raised £460 for a maritime charity founded by one of the company’s Masters. Safer Waves provides information and support and information to merchant seafarers who have experienced sexual violence or gender discrimination while working ...

Local people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are now able to book more appointments with different healthcare professionals at GP practices, meaning they can be seen quicker and cared for in the best possible way. GP practices across ...

Local animal charity Friends of the Animals has been celebrating its 35th birthday this week. Since their founding in 1990, Friends of the Animals has spent several million pounds on veterinary treatment, re-homed around 10,000 animals, spayed/neutered 45,000 animals and ...

Although Isle of Wight Council elections have been postponed until 2026, voters will get a chance to head to the polls this May as the Town, Parish & Community Council elections will go ahead as planned on Thursday 1st May ...

A watchdog lashed out at the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet earlier this week, saying it was given ‘just 3 working days’ to read 1,700 pages on school closures. At an evening County Hall meeting on Tuesday, the Corporate Scrutiny ...

The Adelaide, a reablement care home in Ryde, is set to undergo a major, 12-month transformation thanks to a £1.1million investment by the Isle of Wight Council. This much-needed upgrade aims to enhance the facility, which has been providing crucial ...

The Isle of Wight Council has received vital funding to help communities affected by landslides and coastal erosion. This money will be used to recruit a Landslide and Coastal Loss Community Coordinator for 2 years. The coordinator will work on ...