Detectives investigating an assault in Ryde have charged two people.  Just after 1am on Saturday, June 28th, police were called to reports of a man being attacked by a group of people on Monkton Street. (more…)

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Frontline sign of the times are Tri-signs, which have been attached to lampposts on seven streets around Ryde. 

Tri-signs, is just one weapon in the Isle of Wight’s armoury to combat anti-social behaviour and criminal damage at the start of the summer tourist season. (more…)

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John Coles reports:  Isle of Wight Police are investigating after a van and two cars from the same taxi company were damaged in Ryde.  Paint stripper was poured over the three taxis between 11.00pm on Wednesday, June 11th, and 6.00am on Thursday, June 12th. (more…)

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Simon Butler reports:  Restoration and construction works will soon be underway to help Ryde Cemetery return to its former glory. Ryde Cemetery Restoration Project is an exciting initiative being led by Isle of Wight Council. (more…)

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Carolyn Keene reports:  Transport Police are appealing to members of the public for information after a foreign exchange student was seriously assaulted by a group of males at Ryde station on the Isle of Wight. (more…)

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Simon Butler reports:  The Isle of Wight Council is working with its partners including Medina Housing, South Wight Housing, Hampshire Police and IW Fire and Rescue to provide a series of services and events in Ryde and Oakfield between 27th - 31st May. (more…)

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John Coles reports: Red Funnel Ferries took one of the longest loads on a cross-Solent ferry to the Isle of Wight last month and it was no April fool. 

The two giant tanks measuring approximately 29 metres long, were being shipped to the Isle of Wight on the vehicle ferry Red Eagle by Yorkshire based CC Transport. (more…)

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David Newble reports:  The Isle of Wight’s Carnival Learning Centre at Westridge in Ryde, opened its doors last weekend with a spectacular taste of the Caribbean.

The Right Honourable Charles Maynard Minister of Culture for the Bahamas flew in especially from the Caribbean Island to preside over the official opening ceremony at the prestigious centre. (more…)

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David Newble reports:  Town Centre Managers in Ryde are spearheading a community project to smarten up the town’s bus and rail interchange.

Part of the project will involve a local artist and members of the community coming together to create a mural based on the Seven Wonders of the Isle of Wight and linked with the Travelsafe scheme which is co-ordinated through the Community Rail Partnership. (more…)

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Carolyn Keene reports: According to the Isle of Wight Grand National Scurry Website. this event has now been postponed until Sunday 13th April 2008:

While record crowds gathered at Aintree for the running of the world greatest steeplechase, we look forward to equal status as our very own Isle of Wight Grand National takes place on Sunday 6th April 2008. (Event now postponed) (more…)

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Janis Mundell reports:  Friends of Ryde Cemetery will be meeting today (Saturday) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for a Restoration Activity Day.The event will provide the opportunity for people to learn about the restoration programme: (more…)

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Simon Butler reports:   Part of an Isle of Wight Council led scheme to repair and regenerate tired and run down historic buildings and areas has won an award. 

Winning a Conservation award from the Isle of Wight Society is a recently completed project to regenerate St Thomas’s Churchyard (pictured) in Ryde. (more…)

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John Coles reports:   Police in Ryde are appealing for witnesses to an apparent road rage incident at five ways junction on the Isle of Wight at about 6.20pm Tuesday, March 4th. (more…)

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David Newble reports:   An Isle of Wight woman passionate about books has become the only person in the country to complete a modern apprenticeship in library work.  Selina Smith, completed her apprenticeship between 2003 and 2006 and was then taken on by Isle of Wight Council’s library service as a full time Library and Information Assistant. (more…)

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Simon Smith reports:   The sounds of brass will ring out at St John’s Church, Ryde, on Monday (March 10th) when Cowes Concert Band, the Isle of Wight’s oldest established brass band, will perform music for all tastes under the baton of Andy Norman.

The concert is the latest in a series of successful performances at Island churches during the last 18 months.  Under Andy’s tenure the band has gone from strength to strength and now boasts a full complement of 25 players. (more…)

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John Coles reports:   Isle of Wight Police investigating allegations of an assault at an Island nightclub are appealing for witnesses.

Officers were called out at around 2am on Sunday, March 2nd, by staff at the Balcony nightclub on the Esplanade in Ryde.  It was to reports of an altercation inside the club between a number of customers and staff. (more…)

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John Coles reports:   Detectives on the Isle of Wight have identified the man who was found dead in Ryde cemetery on Wednesday, February 27th.  He was Daniel Hillier, who is believed to have lived in the Ryde area.

Mr Hillier’s death is not being treated as suspicious and the file will be passed to the coroner.

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Carolyn Keene reports:  Isle of Wight Police are appealing for information after the body of a man was discovered at Ryde cemetery.  The body was found by a member of the public at around 7.12am on Wednesday, February 27th.

Detectives are not treating the death as suspicious but are seeking help to identify the deceased. (more…)

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A warning has been issued by Isle of Wight police after two men were arrested in Ryde over the use of imitation firearms.

Just after 8pm on Wednesday, February 6th, police received reports that a man had a gun in his car.  A number of police officers were deployed including officers from armed response, the dog support unit and the air support unit. (more…)

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Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating a series of arsons and criminal damage offences to properties in the Ryde area and are appealing for assistance from the public to identify the persons involved. (more…)

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