Steven Holbrook has resigned as Chair of Ryde Neighbourhood Board, claiming recent Government changes have undermined the board's independence and increased political influence over its decision-making.

🕰️ A grandfather clock hiding a toilet cistern and hand basins made from antique copper pans are among the eye-catching features of a newly unveiled Victorian-inspired refurbishment at Appley Manor in Ryde.

Police investigating reports of criminal damage involving shopping trolleys and pallets in Ryde have confirmed that two youths arrested on Friday morning were later de-arrested following further enquiries.

🐱 The Isle of Wight Cat Centre is celebrating 65 years of helping cats in need with a special open day in Ryde featuring family fun, 1960s-themed activities and the chance to meet some of its feline residents.

⚠️ Swimmers are being urged to stay out of the water at Totland Bay and Colwell Bay after a pollution incident prompted a bathing water alert from the Environment Agency.

A motorcyclist in his 30s has been taken to hospital with a serious leg injury following a collision involving a car on Salisbury Road in Ryde.

Two men were arrested after a vehicle struck a lamp post and overturned on Ryde Esplanade on Saturday night.

Armed police surrounded a property in Ryde after reports of a suspected firearm being shown on social media. A 20-year-old man has been arrested following the incident on Ashey Road.

Firefighters from across the Isle of Wight have been tackling a blaze at a Ryde fish and chip shop this morning, with crews still expected to remain on scene.

From monster-making to story sessions and crafts, Isle of Wight libraries are hosting a packed programme of free half-term activities for families.

Police are appealing for help to locate missing Ryde woman Kellie Ashby, 41, who was last seen this morning.

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after around £167 worth of items were reportedly stolen from Tesco Extra in Ryde.

Could your child create the Isle of Wight’s ultimate dream cat? Young artists are being invited to get creative for a special competition with prizes up for grabs 🐱🎨

An Isle of Wight care home for older people, including those living with dementia, has been told it ‘requires improvement’ and was in breach of legal regulation...

A group has set out proposals to bring leisure facilities to the currently derelict building, which is on the verge of being sold to them.

Concern has been raised over the increasing number of empty shops in Ryde, with Ryde Town Council hearing this week that the issue “should concern us”.

Ryde Monktonmead councillor Karen Lucioni has been elected as the new Mayor of Ryde.

A 3,400 signature petition calling for the refurbishment and preservation of Ryde Splash Park has won the backing of Ryde Town Council.

A man from Sandown has been arrested following a police pursuit in Ryde late last night.

A much-loved Isle of Wight community festival is set to return to Ryde seafront later this month...