The Isle of Wight Beacon – the Island's daily news sport and weather website

News Stories for April 2009


MINDFUL MUMS MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE
- A new Isle of Wight baby and toddler group has won an award. 
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BROTHER AND SISTER REUNITED
- A woman from Newport has found her brother through the internet.
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ISLAND IS ONE OF THE SAFEST PLACES
- The Isle of Wight remains one of the safest places in the country, compared with similar areas.
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COWES TO MARK ST GEORGE'S DAY
- Cowes is planning to celebrate St George’s Day in style. 
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GET DOWN TO THE 80S
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Two good causes are set to benefit from an 80s night at Newport’s Riverside Centre, tonight.

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COWES CHARITY TO HOST YACHT DESIGNER
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Ron Holland will talk about his inspiration for designing yachts at the Cowes charity UKSA.

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NEW ROOF FOR NEWPORT ROMAN VILLA
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Work is underway to secure the future of the historic Island attraction, Newport Roman Villa.

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ISLAND TALENT TAKES CENTRE STAGE
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The Isle of Wight’s home grown musical talents are to take over the Bandstand Stage for the whole of Saturday during this year’s Bestival.

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NEW FERRY HEADS FOR SOLENT
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Wightlink’s third new ship for the Lymington to Yarmouth route has set sail from her shipyard in Croatia bound for the Solent.

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TICKET DEAL FOR ISLANDERS
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Bestival organisers are introducing a special ticket payment plan just for Isle of Wight residents.

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ISLAND WALK ON RICHARD AND JUDY
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TV presenter Rowland Rivron has visited the Isle of Wight to record a feature on the nation’s best walks for the Richard and Judy Show.

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ELBOW TO HEAD SUNDAY BESTIVAL
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Bestival organisers have announced Elbow are to headline the Sunday night of this year's Island festival.

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