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    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

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    Sue Paraskeva opens Ryde studio for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    A range of artworks on display

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

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

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    child reading a book

    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Sue Paraskeva opens Ryde studio for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

    David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

    A range of artworks on display

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

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    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    Freshwater Lifeboat crew and boat

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    yarmouth gig holding the oar

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

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

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

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    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

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    Wight BID survey launched to shape future of Isle of Wight tourism strategy

    Portsmouth election count

    Election results for neighbouring councils in Portsmouth and Southampton

    child reading a book

    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

    A lone sparrow sitting on a tree branch

    Isle of Wight Youth Trust marks Mental Health Awareness Week with free events and self-care tips

    People at the Freshwater meeting

    Fort Victoria Country Park outdoor gym sparks resident backlash over lack of consultation

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Man holding hand to forehead looking confused

    New Isle of Wight election game – Guess the party from the candidate quote

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    Everything you need to know before voting in Thursday’s Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Full list of 70 polling stations for Isle of Wight Council elections on Thursday

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    Local environmental groups gather in Bembridge to inspire climate and nature action

    Yokogawa Marex team members on Gurnard beach after the beach clean

    Cowes tech firm Yokogawa Marex uncovers 35-million-year-old turtle fossil on beach clean

    David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

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

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

    Ryde Town Hall - Ryde Theatre

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

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    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

    In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    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

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

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

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

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

    roadworks on fairlee road

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

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    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

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

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

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

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

    General highway maintenance signage

    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)

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

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

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

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

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

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ryde academy eu ref
28, June 2016·1 min read

Ryde Academy Students vote in the EU Referendum

Students at Ryde Academy had their own EU Referendum last week. Find out how they voted.
Ryde Academy Geek Club
23, May 2016·2 min read

‘Geek Club’ fundraise for mental health charity, MIND

There are around 30 pupils in the Ryde Academy Geek Club, and they recently raised almost £200 for mental health charity MIND.
rotb ryde academy
19, May 2016·1 min read

Vital donations raised for Roll Out The Barrel charity

Money was raised earlier this year by pupils at Ryde Academy on World Water Day. The donations will help the women and children in Kasozi, Uganda who often have to carry 20kg of water over long distances.
hillary seaton
10, May 2016·1 min read

Ryde Academy dancers receive high praise

Ryde Academy Dance Teacher, Hilary Seaton, had the honour of being invited to a lunch in Cardiff to celebrate Rubicon Dance’s 40th birthday where she was told that dancers at the Academy are some of the best in the country.
Ryde Academy - Georgia and Mike
27, April 2016·1 min read

Ryde Academy student takes part in Queen’s birthday celebrations

Ryde Academy student, Georgia Holmes, and school first aider, Michael Hine, both represented the Isle of Wight St John Ambulance Service at the Hampshire Civic Event at Winchester Cathedral on Sunday.
bodster ryde academy
8, April 2016·2 min read

Students learn important life skills whilst working with horses

Ryde Academy Students have been spending time at Bodster CIC and through interaction with horses have been learning some important social and life skills.
Miss Jo Peters teaching an Art lesson as Cruella with Anya Hill age 16
14, March 2016·1 min read

Literary villains strike at Ryde Academy for World Book Day

It was the teachers who dressed up for World Book Day at Ryde Academy this year and the theme was villains.
School desks
1, February 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight A-level results show mixed outcome for 2015

The Isle of Wight College, which will cease A-level provision this year, saw the highest A-level results in the state sector. There's been great improvement for Sandown Bay Academy too.
ryde academy new plans
22, January 2016·1 min read

Ryde Academy to reveal plans for new school buildings

There's a chance to see the plans for the new school buildings at Ryde Academy next Tuesday.
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22, December 2015·1 min read

Pupils showcase their Performing Arts skills

Staff, parents and members of the community came to watch pupils from Ryde Academy perform, dance and sing at their Christmas Showcase.
Good job sign:
18, December 2015·2 min read

Culture at Academy has been ‘transformed’ in just a matter of months

This is very good news for the staff, pupils and parents. Ofsted have seen a dramatic improvement in the culture of the school and can see it's well on the way to becoming a 'Good' school. Well done to all involved.
Ryde Academy student at Topographie of Terror
8, December 2015·3 min read

History students head east to Berlin and Krakow

The trip was an exciting opportunity to see history come alive and to visit some of the historical sites the students have learnt about as part of their respective GCSE and A-Level studies.
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