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Isle of Wight Radio 7:00pm - Midnight Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Things To Do: Last Chance To See Spring Windows Of Ryde Shops By Iona Stewart-Richardson Ryde shop windows Its the last chance to see some shop windows in Ryde which are showcasing artwork by the local community - to celebrate the high streets heritage. Scroll for pictures... As previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio, three shops in Ryde High Street have turned parts of their wi...

Isle of Wight Radio Midnight - 6:00am Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Ryde Shop Windows To Turn Into Museum And Gallery Exhibits By John Warburton Ryde — The Town Centre (Photo: © Robin Webster / Creative Commons) Three shops in Ryde High Street will soon turn parts of their windows into displays more at home in a museum of history. But, with such museums remaining closed until at least May 17, if all goes well with the end of the coronavirus pandemi...

Scroll down for the full list of award winners... Network Ryde act as an Open Award Centre on the Isle of Wight where young people can take part in the scheme.  The DofE awards support young people to learn and develop skills by completing four sections to receive their bronze, silver and gold awards. The sections are: skills, physical, volunteering and an expedition.  Bex Swan, youth work manager, said, “The team at Network Ryde are so proud of the young people achieving their awards, ...

Isle of Wight Radio 3:00pm - 7:00pm Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight WATCH: Isle Of Wight Councillors Flipping Good Virtual Pancake Challenge By Oliver Dyer Photo from last years event. This years was held virtually. Two Isle of Wight councillors have been fighting it out to find this years most prolific pancake tosser. Mayor of Ryde, Cllr Michael Lilley and Cllr Wayne Whittle went head to head once again in their annual challenge. The contest, which no...

Councillors Michael Lilley (main pic) and Wayne Whittle (inset, right) are battling for this years pancake bragging rights to raise money for Ryde food projects. Two Ryde Councillors will go head-to-head in a pancake flipping competition today (Tuesday) to raise awareness and funds for Ryde food projects that have supported the community through the pandemic. The Pancake Day flip-off – which normally takes place at Ryde Foodbank, which it raises money for – will see Cllrs Michael Lilley...

A RYDE businessman has slammed the sale and subsequent re-purchase of St Thomas Church as an outrageous waste of public money. St Thomas Church was sold by the Isle of Wight Council three years ago for £75,000 but is now being brought by Ryde Town Council for £200,000. George Cullen believes a better deal should have been negotiated, especially during the tough economic climate and limited interest from other buyers. He said: "I just cannot understand how the church has increased in v...

TONIGHT is the night to be Merry and Bright on the Isle of Wight. The New Carnival Company is lighting up Ryde tonight from 5pm with a new outdoor event called Merry and Bright. Ryde town centre will be full of seasonal magic and entertainment for all the family, combined with a special late-night shopping experience. One of the main attractions will be a Giant Lanterns Trail — a self-guided walk around the town to discover some fantastic creations made by local schools and community...

Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight It Wasnt Just Young People - Anti Social COVID-19 Behaviour By Louise Hill - LDR Reporter It was not just young people who broke Covid lockdown rules, say public officials. At a meeting of the Isle of Wight’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP), public bodies who work together to tackle, prevent and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, were asked what was being done to prevent young people from causing anti-social iss...

Dont just blame kids for Covid crimes, says Isle of Wights top cop IT WAS not just young people who broke Covid lockdown rules, say public officials. At a meeting of the Isle of Wights Community Safety Partnership (CSP), public bodies who work together to tackle, prevent and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, were asked what was being done to prevent young people from causing anti-social issues, crime and large gatherings during lockdown. Chair of the CSP, Amanda Gregory, said youth ...