NEW AMBULANCES SHOW SERVICE'S SUCCESS
29 February 2008 -
Government cash for nine new vehicles is rewarding the Island’s ambulance service for outstanding performance.
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RINGING THE CHANGES FOR ISLAND PARISH MAGAZINES
29 February 2008 -
Two parish magazines from the Isle of Wight have been named among the most improved in Portsmouth’s Anglican diocese.
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ISLANDER BOOKS A PLACE IN THE NEWS
27 February 2008 -
An Isle of Wight woman passionate about books has become the only person in the country to complete a modern apprenticeship in library work. On Thursday, Selina Smith will be presented with her Modern Apprenticeship certificate.
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ALL CHANGE AT ROYAL OCEAN RACING CLUB
26 February 2008 -
Management changes have been announced at The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) with the appointment of Eddie Warden Owen as its Chief Executive Officer from late February and Ian Loffhagen as the new Racing Manager.
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2008 ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
26 February 2008 -
2008 marks the 77th year of the Island Sailing Club’s annual race round the Isle of Wight and the date to note is Saturday 28th June.
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WAITROSE SHOPS FOR EAST COWES PUBLIC OPINION
25 February 2008 -
More will be revealed about plans to transform East Cowes town centre, on Friday and Saturday. An exhibition is to be held in the town on 29 February and 1 March.
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REPAIR WORK AT YARMOUTH BRIDGE
25 February 2008 -
Maintenance and repair work is underway at Yarmouth Bridge. It began on 16 February and will continue until 2 March.
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EDUCATION CONSULTATION CONTINUES AFTER MOTION DEFEATED
20 February 2008 -
Consultation over the future of education on the Isle of Wight will continue, after a motion to force the IW Council to reconsider its plans was defeated, on Wednesday night. Members of the full council met to consider a motion proposed by Cllr Patrick Joyce.
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BESTIVAL JUST THE TICKET FOR ISLANDERS
19 February 2008 -
The organisers of September’s Bestival are set to release a limited number of tickets to Islanders.
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WALKING STRAIGHT INTO A WIGHT WEDDING
18 February 2008 -
The organisers of the 2006 Isle of Wight Walking Festival Speed Dating Walk are celebrating their first weddings. Two couples have already tied the knot after taking part in the event, with a third wedding to follow in 2009.
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ISLE OF WIGHT SCHOOL PUPILS URGED TO GO SQUARE TO SQUARE
13 February 2008 -
A charity effort by Island firefighters to raise at least £25,000 for hospital equipment by cycling between Newport and Rome is gathering pace. As well as raising charity cash, the team is keen to highlight the benefits of keeping fit. This month, they will visit Island schools, as part of the national Go-Ride cycling development programme. They will explain to pupils how they can get involved and complete their own mini Square to Square.
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NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED
12 February 2008 -
The launch of the new
IW Beacon website has come. The new website offers users a feature rich experience and a vast array of new and improved tools for the Beacon staff - which will in turn offer our readers more regular, relevant and interesting news and stories.
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PAINTED PEBBLES PLAN FOR LEISURE CENTRE
12 February 2008 -
An Awards for All lottery grant is set to help the West Wight Sports Centre refurbish its gardens. £10,000 will be spent repainting pebbles, which were placed outside the Freshwater building in 2003 by children from four local schools, as well as on planting and fencing.
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PAN DEVELOPMENT COMMENTS ANALYSED
12 February 2008 -
The contributions of 150 Pan residents are being analysed, after a recent public meeting over the Pan Urban Development. Developers Miller Homes say they will soon be sharing their findings with the Isle of Wight Council and the project team.
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ISLAND COUNCIL STILL "IMPROVING WELL"
09 February 2008 -
For the second year running, the independent Audit Commission says the Isle of Wight Council is 'improving well'. However, it has found improvement in education is mixed and achievements remain below standard.
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FLYING THE (UNION) FLAG FOR PRIDE
09 February 2008 -
The Island’s MP is urging us to foster a sense of national pride. Andrew Turner has co-sponsored a parliamentary bill in support of the Union Flag, which is commonly known as the Union Jack.
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ISLANDER DOES A RUNNER FOR BONE MARROW CHARITY
09 February 2008 -
Just a year and a half after she took up running, an Island woman’s preparing to pound the streets in London’s annual Flora Marathon.
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