Police car crash through railings closes Ryde Pier (photos – updated )
Police car crashes through Ryde Pier railings; nobody hurt, FastCat service suspended
Ryde, Isle of Wight
Ryde is known as ‘the Gateway to the Isle of Wight’ due to its Victorian pier where the Wightlink passenger ferry arrives. Hovertravel’s Hover also has a terminal here.
The shopping in Ryde is well-renowned with lots of independent shops.
Ryde has very large, shallow beaches and parks to match, making it a popular destination during the summer.
It’s also the largest conurbation on the Isle of Wight.
Below are the article OnTheWight have published about it:
Remembering Squadron Leader Peter Edward Drew, lost escorting bombers to Cherbourg
Squadron Leader Peter Drew, born in Ryde, died over Normandy in 1940
How you can help sanderlings at Ryde and Seaview this winter
Local partners launch efforts to protect sanderlings visiting Ryde and Seaview's beaches each winter
Monkton Arts Prize entries close at midnight on Saturday
Organisers remind readers that the Monkton Arts Prize entries close at midnight on Saturday 10th October
Marie Curie, Hertha Ayrton and a summer of refuge: new play in Ryde this autumn (updated)
One-woman play explores Hertha Ayrton giving Marie Curie refuge in summer of 1912. Showing in Ryde this October and November
Win a place on a guided tour of private red squirrel woodland
Fifteen winners will explore Howes Wood, normally closed to the public, with red squirrel experts
Ryde Town Hall break-in: former council leader criticises police response
Councillor says police were reluctant over Ryde Town Hall break-in; force responds
Ship of Hope: Giant ship and musical sirens to arrive in Ryde for free Cross Street event
Ryde's Cross Street hosts a free day of music, workshops and spectacle on Saturday 3rd October
County Hall to press Southern Water over Springhill pumping station failures
County Hall demands transparency and accountability from Southern Water over Medina sewage discharges
Councillor’s near-drowning prompts push for water safety in Ryde
Ryde councillor's near-drowning prompts motion for year-round sea safety information provision
Ryde community allotment in Mayfield Road welcomes gardeners of all abilities
Ryde's new accessible community allotment invites everyone to grow, learn and connect
Steve Miles artwork goes on show in Ryde’s Re:Box phone box gallery
Artist Steve Miles brings carnival-inspired new work to Ryde's phone box gallery