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Ryde Town Councillors have agreed to award the Freedom of Ryde to John Ackroyd, an inspirational resident who has placed both the town and the Isle of Wight on the world stage through his endeavours.
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John Ackroyd has been involved with some amazing projects in his 80+ years alive. In one, he and his small team of Islanders designed and built Thrust 2 in a shed in Fishbourne. It became the fastest vehicle in the world, breaking the land speed record. Would you support him being given the Freedom of Ryde?
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Ryde East residents will be asked to head to the polling stations next Thursday (10th March) to vote for either Michael Lilley or Jim Moody in the by-election. Find out what they stand for and why they think you should vote for them.
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A couple of local Ryde groups, who wished to get rid of an eyesore prior to the Bank Holiday weekend got to work last week. Well done to all concerned.
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Christmas music will be pumped into the streets from 9am - 5.30pm every day from 1st to 30th December to keep you in the Christmas spirit.
