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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

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    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

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    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    A range of artworks on display

    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

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    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

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    Isle of Wight sustainability group encourages Islanders to research candidates before Thursday’s vote

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    Ryde Town Hall purchase accused of being rushed through under cover of Isle of Wight elections

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    £45.6 million in NHS profits leaked to private companies in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in two years

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    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

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    Guess the Party: Photo edition May 2026 Isle of Wight Council election game

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    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

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    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

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    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

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    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

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    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

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    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

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    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

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    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station (updated)

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    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

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    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

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    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

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    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

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Lift Ryde (formerly Ryde Academy) serves Ryde and the surrounding areas of higher education.

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15, February 2019·1 min read

Science brought to life as Royal Institution visit Isle of Wight school

Pupils and parents at Ryde Academy were given the chance to see science in action when the Royal Institution took their ‘Bringing Science to Life’ show to the school.
Examination desks
25, January 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight A-level performance tables

Find out where your Isle of Wight VI Form is positioned in the latest Performance Tables released this week by the Department for Education.
Alex Keyse (12), Kean Bridger (13) and Chelsea Bloomfield (14)
24, January 2019·1 min read

Praise for ‘such interested and highly motivated’ Isle of Wight students

A group of History, Design Technology and STEM students from Ryde Academy spent the day at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this week, and were praised for being "such interested and highly motivated students".
john nicholson and students
5, December 2018·1 min read

Crowdfunding campaign for electric race car launched by school

Ryde Academy have created a page to raise £3,357 needed to buy the kit and are seeking support from individuals and companies.
red box
24, November 2018·2 min read

Red Box Project share disappointment at lack of support from Isle of Wight council (updated)

The Red Box Project have shared their disappointment that 21 Isle of Wight councillors chose not to support Cllr Lilley's motion without it removing the name of the project. Here's their response.
ryde academy remembrance raising the flag
11, November 2018·1 min read

Ryde Academy pupils play tribute to the fallen heroes

Pupils from Ryde Academy paid their respects on Friday to those died in the First World War with magnificent poppy displays, poetry, song and reflection.
John Nicholson - Ryde Academy
11, September 2018·1 min read

Ryde Academy STEM teacher becomes SSAT Leadership Fellow

Ryde Academy's Computer Science Teacher and STEM coordinator, John Nicholson, has just become an SSAT Leadership Fellow as part of an impressive group of future leaders from across the country.
ryde academy gcse results
23, August 2018·1 min read

Ryde Academy: Record-breaking GCSE year

Average grade has improved by a fifth of a grade, meaning students have for third year running made better progress.
ryde academy a level results
16, August 2018·1 min read

Ryde Academy: ‘Extremely happy with A-level results’

Principal, Joy Ballard, is delighted with the progress VI Form students at Ryde Academy have made.
The cast of Billy Elliott with Layton
25, July 2018·1 min read

West End star, Layton Williams, makes return visit to Ryde Academy

Following his first workshops at the Academy in 2015 and 2017, Layton Williams has returned to work with the cast of Billy Elliot, the school show being performed in December.
joanna millan
27, June 2018·1 min read

Holocaust survivor to visit Ryde Academy pupils

The testimony from Joanna Millan will be followed by a question and answer session to help pupils at the school better understand the nature of the Holocaust and to explore its lessons in more depth.
ryde academy bbc reporting 4
16, March 2018·1 min read

Ryde Academy pupils partake in ‘BBC School Report’ journalism project

Pupils from Ryde Academy have been working hard over the last month to plan their BBC School report programme which aired on Thursday. Well done to all involved.
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