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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 value by £125,000 in just three years. It represents a total waste of public money." The individ...

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 groups. There will be a wildlife-themed display at Vernon Square gardens and a special Dark Sky l...

Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight 'It Wasn't 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 issues, crime and large gatherings during lockdown. Chair of the CSP, Amanda Gregory, said youth int...

Don't just blame kids for Covid crimes, says Isle of Wight's top cop 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 issues, crime and large gatherings during lockdown. Chair of the CSP, Amanda Gregory, said youth interventions have still been undertaken and providers have had to be creative about how that was...