Island built radar up and running
25 January 2007 -
This Tuesday saw the launch of an Island-built radar aboard a brand new warship.
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Woodvale hosts red hot event
22 January 2007 -
The sixth annual Pickled Onion Wars was recently held at the Woodvale pub in Gurnard, with an enticing array of spicy treats on offer.
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Dave O'Higgins hits Ventnor
20 January 2007 -
The Isle Of Wight International Jazz Festival has attracted some great musical talent to its home in Ventnor over the years, and the line up for 2007 is stronger than ever before.
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New Island Colouring Book on the way
18 January 2007 -
Following the great success of the first 'Brilliant Wight Colouring Book' for children, a second one is being planned by the Isle of Wight Council's Art Unit to once more celebrate the talent of Island artists.
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Carnival development given green light
15 January 2007 -
A new Carnival Learning Centre on the Island has been given the go ahead at a recent council meeting.
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Snow Patrol set to rock the Island again
15 January 2007 -
Snow Patrol are set to make their third appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival. The Celtic 5 piece act, who have had huge success with their albums Final Straw and Eyes Open, will be bringing their popular indie rock back to Seaclose Park this June.
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New website launched for Island kids
12 January 2007 -
A new ‘one stop shop’ website for young people has recently been launched. GreenGoldFish.com is the product of a vision by Eileen Monks, the Isle of Wight Youth Trust Director, and gives children and young people on the Island the chance to access information relevant to them via the World Wide Web.
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Musical success for Islanders
08 January 2007 -
Two Island musicians have recently been recognised for their dedication and excellence
29 year old Elizabeth Traill, of Wootton, has picked up a Royal Philharmonic Society young artist award
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Don Weller Quartet launches Funky February
07 January 2007 -
With Christmas and New Year behind us it might seem that we are entering the gloomiest time of the year; but fear not, because IOW Jazz has the perfect remedy for those winter blues.
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New Year Honours for dedicated Islanders
02 January 2007 -
Three remarkable individuals who have given so much to the Island have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours List for their selfless and dedicated work in the community.
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