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Witness Appeal After Copper Theft Attempt Reported In Seaview
Police are appealing for information after an attempted theft of metal was reported in Seaview, near Ryde, on Saturday.

Dominic Kureen
7 days ago


Police Appeal After Vehicle Damaged And Glass Smashed In Ryde Incident
Police are appealing for witnesses after a series of incidents on Ryde Esplanade on Tuesday 18 November.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 24


Controversial Ryde Seafront Flat Approved Despite Local Objections
Controversial plans to create a new two-bedroom apartment in the lower ground floor of a Victorian villa near Ryde beach have been approved.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 20


Isle Of Wight Farm Owner Fined After Disease Outbreak Affects More Than 260 Visitors
An Isle of Wight farm owner has been fined after a major disease outbreak left more than 260 visitors — over half of them children — suffering severe gastrointestinal illness.

Isle of Wight Radio
Nov 14


Merry & Bright: Festival Of Light Returns To Ryde This December
Now in its fifth year, the popular New Carnival event will also include the town’s Christmas lights switch-on.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 14


Isle Of Wight Nature Group Wins Nearly £19,000 To Boost Outdoor Wellbeing Sessions
A Ryde-based community group is celebrating a major funding boost to help more Islanders connect with nature and improve their wellbeing.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 13


Plans To Secure Future Of Isle Of Wight Sports, Education And Leisure Sites With New Long Leases
Long leases could be granted for five Isle of Wight council-owned properties and sites, including a multi-use games area, pre-school and beach bar.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 7


Heritage Groups Clash With Developer Over Plans To Turn Ryde Tandoori’s Upper Floors Into Flats
Plans to convert the upper floors above one of Ryde’s best-known restaurants into flats have sparked strong objections from heritage organisations.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 5


Help Monitor Red Squirrels In Ryde This Autumn
The Isle of Wight is a nationally important stronghold for our native red squirrels, and ongoing monitoring is vital to ensure their protection.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 5


Police Investigating Two Pharmacy Break-Ins In Ryde
Police are investigating two separate break-ins at pharmacies in Ryde over the weekend, during which a quantity of prescription medication was stolen.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 3


Man Hospitalised Following Crash Between Car And Lorry Near Ryde
A man involved in the crash was taken to hospital with minor injuries, while police, paramedics and firefighters attended the scene.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 29


Man Arrested After Window Smashed at Ryde Pharmacy
Police are investigating after a window was smashed at Boots Pharmacy in Ryde earlier this week.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 29


Police Investigate Assault Reported In Ryde
Police are investigating after a man reported being assaulted in Ryde earlier this week.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 28


Ryde Flood Response From 2023 Under Review By Isle Of Wight Council
More than 100 properties in the Monktonmead area were hit after Storm Babet, an “extreme rainfall event” that caused flash flooding and surface water issues across the town.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 28


Flood Warning Issued For Ryde As Heavy Rain Forecast Overnight
Residents in Ryde are being urged to prepare for possible flooding in the Monktonmead area overnight, with up to 80mm of rainfall expected in the coming hours.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 23


'Selfish' Ryde Restaurant Expansion Plans Given The Go Ahead
Plans to expand an Isle of Wight restaurant with an outside seating area have been given the go ahead despite being labelled ‘selfish’ by a neighbouring pharmacy.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 15


Antiques Shop Plans Fresh New Look For Former Ryde Sweet Shop
A former sweet shop in the centre of Ryde could soon be transformed into an antiques store.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 15


Woman Taken To Hospital After Late-Night Cooking Fire In Binstead
Ryde and Newport firefighters led a woman to safety following a cooking fire at a property in Binstead last night.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 13


B&Q Volunteers Give Ryde Community Garden a Makeover
A group of B&Q staff have helped give Aspire’s garden in Ryde a new lease of life.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8


Police Appeal After Dog Attack in Ryde
Police are appealing for information after a man was bitten by a dog in Ryde on Saturday.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 7
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