News from the East Wight

Ryde Rowing Club maintained their strong record of regional representation during the GB Junior Inter-Regional Championships at the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham last weekend.

A community appeal for donations of toiletries, clothes etc has been set up as well as a Just Giving Page for the family who have lost everything in Saturday's lightning strike in Bembridge.

Five falls or exclusions did not help the cause of the Warriors as they faced the Eastbourne Eagles in the first leg of their Knock Out Cup tie.

With the Devils' top man in great form, Warriors came up short last night and will need to reflect on a couple of slight mistakes that may well have made the difference between this loss and a narrow win.

Wightlink have cancelled 12 car ferry sailings - four tomorrow (Friday) and eight on Monday (23rd). Here's the list.

The Isle of Wight council's regeneration team is involved in lots of background work, reviewing previous consultations and proposals and testing out many different possibilities for Ryde.

There's been some chatting and access to this popular route appears to be in a better position than before. Details of expected times of when closed and open are enclosed.

Aspire Ryde works with food stores, restaurants, farms, charities, schools etc to divert food that would otherwise be wasted. They can now accept food that needs refrigeration and welcome any donations.

Well done to all involved in ensuring this Isle of Wight primary school continues to provide 'Good' provision for its pupils.

This Isle of Wight pre-school has been given a rating of 'Good' in all areas of provision by Ofsted. Well done to all involved.

The crew produced a good performance in a strongly contested section at the Southampton Head of the River race last weekend.