TOP MARKS IN PATIENT SURVEY FOR ISLAND NHS
31 August 2008 -
The results of a new national survey show patients rate Island primary care services amongst the very best in the country.
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FORMAL LAUNCH OF LOTTERY COMMUNITY BUS
31 August 2008 -
At last … the Bembridge bus is here! The long wait for a new community minibus for Bembridge is over, with the arrival of a shiny new Iveco Irisbus.
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"RAISING THE ISLAND'S PROFILE ACROSS EUROPE" THE SQ2SQ TEAM HEADS TO ITALY
30 August 2008 -
“Bon Voyage to foreign shores…it’s a gentle ride to Rome.” Words of comfort from the Isle of Wight’s Chief Fire Officer Paul Street, to the team of 10 Island firefighters who are cycling heading to the Vatican.
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ROUND THE ISLAND AND FROM SQUARE TO SQUARE
30 August 2008 -
They’re planning to cycle 1,400 miles for charity- but not before they complete a full lap of the Isle of Wight. A team of Island firefighters will leave St Thomas’ Square tonight, bound for ST Peter’s Square in the Vatican City in Rome.
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THREE SAVED BUS ROUTES BUT NO MORE CASH
30 August 2008 -
Three new bus routes will be run by the IW Council, because operator Southern Vectis has decided to discontinue them.
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FROM SEA TO STAGE - THE BESTIVAL SWIM TEAM
29 August 2008 -
It takes green travel to a whole new level. A group of Bestival-goers are planning to swim across the Solent, to the Robin Hill music festival next month, for the second year running.
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RYDE CARNIVAL WRAPS UP SEASON
28 August 2008 -
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Ryde tonight, for the annual carnival procession. It's reputed to be the oldest carnival in the country and it's celebrating its 120th year. Up to 2000 performers are expected to take part.
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REVIEW: FIREWORKS IN SEAVIEW
28 August 2008 -
KANE THOMPSON, aged 14, reviews the fireworks which mark the end of the Annual Seaview Village Regatta...
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SPILLS AND THRILLS BETWEEN COWES AND TORQUAY
25 August 2008 -
A fleet of nearly 40 boats powered out of Cowes, on Saturday, for the 2008 Cowes Torquay Cowes Powerboat race.
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TAKING THE OLYMPIC RINGS TO THE NEEDLES
25 August 2008 -
Young sailors from the Isle of Wight have helped marked the countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games.
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TRIBUTES TO TEENAGE SAILOR KILLED IN AFRICA
25 August 2008 -
Tributes are pouring in to a young member of Bembridge Sailing Club, who died while on safari in Africa.
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OLYMPIC FLAG SAILS ROUND THE NEEDLES
23 August 2008 -
As the Beijing Olympics draw to a close on Sunday, the London 2012 Olympic Handover Flag will be flying off the Isle of Wight. It marks the handing over of the Olympic baton to the next country, to host the event.
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GCSE RESULTS IN AND CARISBROOKE'S AN ACHIEVER
22 August 2008 -
GCSE results on the Isle of Wight are rising, but they still lag behind the national average.
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BLOOMING LOVELY BUT BLOOMING RARE!
22 August 2008 -
A plant that very rarely flowers outside of its native country has bloomed on the Island.
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OLYMPIC FORTUNES COULD CHANGE FOR KELLY
20 August 2008 -
After disappointment at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Isle of Wight athlete Kelly Sotherton could be set to move up the final rankings.
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TARBUCK'S ART EXHIBITION PREVIEW
19 August 2008 -
Comedian and TV Presenter Jimmy Tarbuck took time out from rehearsals to present representatives from Shanklin’s Real World Trust and Newport’s Riverside Centre with paintings and artwork, earlier this month.
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GOLDEN TICKETS UNVEILED ALONGSIDE A HOST OF NEW BESTIVAL ACTS
18 August 2008 -
Neon Neon and Noah And The Whale are the latest additions to the eclectic line up at the forthcoming Bestival 2008. The Robin Hill music festival gets underway in 3 weeks time.
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A LEVEL PASSES STILL BEHIND NATIONAL AVERAGE
17 August 2008 -
Grades are up, but the number of passes is the same. The IW Council has unveiled the provisional figures for this year’s A Level passes.
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TRIBUTE TO FORMER COUNCILLOR
16 August 2008 -
Former Isle of Wight Councillor Brenda Lawson has died.
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YARMOUTH HOSTS SAILING REGATTA
16 August 2008 -
Cowes Week may be over, but the action on Island waters continues, this weekend.
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FOLK GETS STEAMY AT IW STATION
15 August 2008 -
A new music festival will take place in Havenstreet, this weekend.
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TREE TRAILS TAKE ROOT ACROSS THE ISLAND
14 August 2008 -
Budding arborologists take note! Eight new tree inspired 'Histree Trails' have been launched on the Isle of Wight.
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SPACE AGE BOAT APPEARS IN COWES
14 August 2008 -
The world’s fastest and greenest powerboat makes an appearance in Cowes, today, until tomorrow morning.
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NIGHTBUS LEADS THE COUNCIL TRAFFIC
14 August 2008 -
The Isle of Wight’s nightbus is good practice, according to the Local Government Association.
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NEW SPONSOR FOR ISLAND SPEEDWAY
13 August 2008 -
The home of the Wightlink Raiders Islanders has a new name, along with a new sponsor for the team.
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WEST WIGHT WELCOMES THE DUKE
12 August 2008 -
On Tuesday 5 August, the West Wight was treated to a royal visit from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
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KERRY GRUSON WINS LIZ EARLE TROPHY
12 August 2008 -
Kerry Gruson has been awarded the 2008 Liz Earle Ladies Day Trophy at Skandia Cowes Week.
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NEW ROAD SAFETY COURSE
12 August 2008 -
The Isle of Wight’s bikers are being offered the chance to take a "Better Riding" road safety course.
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CHERNOBYL CHILDRENS' ISLAND BREAK
07 August 2008 -
Children affected by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster can swim and play crazy golf for free, during a 4-week stay on the Isle of Wight.
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VETERAN HOLIDAYMAKERS GIVEN SPECIAL THANKS
07 August 2008 -
They’ve spent 60 holidays here and now a couple who’ve made the Island their favourite break for the last 56 years will be honoured, by the IW Council.
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CHANGING WEATHER FOR ARTEMIS CHALLENGE
06 August 2008 -
After a wet and windy start, with Pindar leading off to The Needles, there was some close and exciting sailing in the Artemis Challenge 2008 at Skandia Cowes Week…report A AND S WHITEWOOD.
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GARDEN GATHERING IN RYDE
06 August 2008 -
Dozens of plants and flowers will be planted by local young people in two plots of land in Preston Close, Ryde, today. The project’s part of a community initiative to make the area look blooming lovely.
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WINNERS SAIL AWAY WITH ISHARES CUP
05 August 2008 -
With very strong winds for the three days of the UK round of the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week, there was every kind of drama - from broken masts to gaping holes and crew overboard - as A AND S WHITEWOOD report...
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DUKE TO MAKE ISLAND VISIT
05 August 2008 -
The Duke of Edinburgh is to visit a respite and re-ablement centre for older people in Freshwater, on Tuesday.
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ARTEMIS CHALLENGE RETURNS TO COWES WEEK
05 August 2008 -
The second Artemis Challenge takes to the water today, at Skandia Cowes Week 2008, report A AND S WHITEWOOD...
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SURVEY FINDS WORRIES AND SATISFACTION
04 August 2008 -
Highway maintenance and public toilets are top of the list of Islanders’ concerns, according to an IW Council survey.
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GET WIRED AT SKANDIA COWES WEEK!
03 August 2008 -
Silver surfers can get on the net for free, this Skandia Cowes Week.
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CASTLE'S MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE
03 August 2008 -
Feel real armour or pretend to be Robin Hood!
Carisbrooke Castle opens the gate on Medieval Boot Camp, today and tomorrow
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COWES WEEK POLICE PATROLS
03 August 2008 -
Island Police are stepping up patrols this Cowes Week.
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ROYAL TITLE SNATCHED IN COWES WEEK PREVIEW RACE
02 August 2008 -
Giles Peckham has been crowned the 2nd King of Cowes, bagging himself a brand new car to boot.
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ISHARES CUP RETURNS TO SKANDIA COWES WEEK 2008
02 August 2008 -
An awesome line up of 11 top-class entries are taking part in Round 3 of the iShares Cup Sailing Series, featuring some of the world's very best sailors, report A AND S WHITEWOOD....
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BIG CAT WEEK AT IW ZOO
01 August 2008 -
The Isle of Wight Zoo in Yaverland is to celebrate annual Big Cat Week, until Friday.
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NORTHWOOD'S MERRY PRODUCTION
01 August 2008 -
Northwood House in Cowes hosts a production of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, on Friday.
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PLANS PUBLISHED FOR BRIGHSTONE
01 August 2008 -
People living in Brighstone have until September to comment on a new parish plan and a Village Design Statement.
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FISHING FOR NEW HOBBY AT ROOKLEY
01 August 2008 -
Rookley Park hosts an event to mark The Environment Agency’s National Fishing Week, on Saturday.
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