News from the East Wight

This year's Pride is bigger, better promises a huge amount of family friendly fun, from the Parade through the town to the full day and evening of entertainment. Check out our guide to what's on offer.

Money has been shared with projects aimed to improve access to local nature reserves, conserve our most important historic buildings and enabling people of all ages and ability to take an active role in celebrating our cultural heritage.

A man from London was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, attempted kidnap, assault on police and criminal damage.

The blustery conditions had little impact on Ryde Rowing Club's J16 coxed four who comfortably won their event at the weekend – the Club's fifth J16 title of the season.

Visit Sandy Kendall's studio in Ryde during the annual Open Studio event to see her huge range of acrylic and mixed media paintings, large charcoal drawings, sketchbooks and 3D work - with more than a little tongue in cheek humour.

The pilot and his passenger are reported as casualties in the crash and two Air Ambulances have been called to assist.

After a full day of Isle of Wight Pride keep the party going at Balcony night club as it's taken over by Electric Disco - the Isle of Wight’s biggest party night promoter with The Official After Show Pride Party continuing until the early hours of the morning.

What an amazing way to start the week, dancing with dolphins in the clear waters of Sandown Bay! Watch Kian Forster's video, but please also note the warning from the experts.

Benedetta Willis of Bembridge was one of the first five ex-ATA women pilots who their full RAF Wings in the 1950s. A documentary is planned to highlight this fantastic achievement.

The Care Home said they became fully compliant with issues raised by CQC immediately during the inspection and are pushing to be reinspected as soon as possible.

Meet artists, Carol Ann and Guy Eades, who'll be opening their studio on 14th-15th July and 21st–22nd July. Carol Ann will also open on weekdays between 15th-20th July between 10am – 5pm each day.