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Suspicious Fire Closes Ladies' Loos On Ryde Esplanade

A suspicious fire has closed the ladies' toilets on Ryde Esplanade.

Ryde Town Council says it's "disappointed and saddened" the loos, at Eastern Gardens, have been damaged.

Photos show one of the toilets with, what's been described as, "serious smoke damage".

A spokesperson for Ryde Town Council said:

"We are disappointed and saddened by having to close the Ladies Toilets at Eastern Gardens due to smoke damage.

"Sadly, a fire was started in one of the cubicles last night causing serious smoke damage. We look to get these back in working order as soon as possible."

Last month (October) Isle of Wight Radio reported how temporary toilets at Western Gardens had been closed due to persistent vandalism.

They were installed after the permanent loos were knocked down as part of Ryde Interchange works.

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