WARNINGS OVER DEBT CLEAR SCAM FEAR
30 July 2008 -
There are warnings about a company promising to rid Islanders of debt.
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RNLI APPEAL FOR BEMBRIDGE BOAT: UPDATE
29 July 2008 -
The Bembridge Lifeboat Appeal is celebrating raising around £150,000 of the £1 million that it needs for a new recuse boat.
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WOMEN RACE FOR LIFE
28 July 2008 -
A team of 14 women joined more than 1000 Islanders to Race For Life, in Newport, at the weekend.
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NEW SCIENCE BLOCK FOR MEDINA HIGH
28 July 2008 -
The modernisation of Medina High school continues, with the official unveiling of a new science block.
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TRUST CELEBRATES OWNERSHIP OF ISLAND BUILDING
28 July 2008 -
The National Trust is preparing to mark the 75th anniversary of its acquisition of Newtown Town Hall.
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HEIGHTS TO CLOSE FOR WORK ON POOLS
26 July 2008 -
The swimming pools at The Heights Leisure Centre in Sandown will be out of action for up to a fortnight, in September.
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BUBBLE PARTY ON ICE
25 July 2008 -
Planet Ice in Ryde is blowing away with convention to stage a bubble party. The rink will be partly filled will bubbles, today from 7.30pm.
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OPEN STUDIOS EVENT CONTINUES
25 July 2008 -
Island artists are throwing open their doors this weekend, for the second of two Open Studios events.
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POND WARDENS SEEK TO MAKE A SPLASH WITH NEW MEMBERS…
24 July 2008 -
Could you be an Island Pond Warden? Scheme organisers are seeking new members to help them manage over 500 ponds.
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MURAL WILL BRIGHTEN UP COWES EYESORE
24 July 2008 -
It is hoped a new mural will help hide the wreck of a Grade Two listed building in the heart of Cowes High Street.
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CUT CARBON AND CONGESTION: SHARE A RIDE, URGES COUNCIL
23 July 2008 -
The Isle of Wight Council’s Eco-Island vision is motoring along. It’s launching a new Island-wide car sharing scheme and adding seven electric Smart cars to its pool car fleet.
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HERITAGE SEMINAR FOR NEWPORT
23 July 2008 -
Islanders committed to saving historic buildings are gathering in Newport today, for a seminar called Saving our Heritage. Organised by the Isle of Wight Council, it takes place between 6-9pm, at the Quay Arts Centre.
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VICAR'S ROYAL GARDEN PARTY
22 July 2008 -
The vicar of Newport, one of just 36 Chaplains to The Queen, will be presented to his Royal boss at a garden party, today.
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AFFORDABLE HOMES SHORTFALL PROMPTS ACTION
22 July 2008 -
An estimated annual shortfall of more than 1500 affordable homes is one of the issues being tackled by a new five year plan.
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BROWNIES' CHARITY CHALLENGE TO MAKE 26
22 July 2008 -
Yarmouth Brownies have been raising charity funds, in the Great Ormond Street Marathon Challenge.
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GAMES FOR ISLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLS
21 July 2008 -
Three hundred children from 36 Island primary schools have been finding out what it is like to take part in the Island Games.
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THIRTY TWO FEET AND A GIANT SENSE OF FUN!
21 July 2008 -
Can you take on the challenge of riding the world’s biggest bike, in aid of Newport’s Earl Mountbatten Hospice?
The 16 seater returns to the Island later this month and you could be aboard it! Last year, a similar event raised over £14,000
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FIRST OPEN STUDIO ARTS EVENT OF THE MONTH
19 July 2008 -
Island artists are throwing open their doors this weekend, for one of two Open Studios events.
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SINGLES EVENING FOR 20TH BIRTHDAY
19 July 2008 -
Singles will gather at Gurnard Pines later, to celebrate 20 years of the social group “Enjoy Being Single”.
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WEST WIGHT FUN RUN
19 July 2008 -
Children and teenagers will battle it out on a fun run in the West Wight, tomorrow.
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FUNDRAISER FOR SICK ISLAND BABIES
18 July 2008 -
Island businesses will gather to raise funds for a specialist hospital unit for premature and ill babies, later.
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NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO BE RATIFIED
16 July 2008 -
The Isle of Wight Council is expected to ratify the appointment of a new Chief Executive, later.
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ISLANDERS TO BE HONOURED
15 July 2008 -
Outstanding achievement will be celebrated at this year's Lord-Lieutenant's Award Ceremony, at the Riverside Centre in Newport, on Wednesday.
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RYDE SCHOOLS MEETING CHANGES VENUE
15 July 2008 -
A meeting in Ryde, to discuss the reorganisation of the town’s schools, has been moved.
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WHAT NEEDS 32 FEET AND A SENSE OF FUN?
14 July 2008 -
Can you take on the challenge of riding the world’s biggest bike, in aid of Newport’s Earl Mountbatten Hospice?
The 16 seater returns to the Island later this month and you could be aboard it! Last year, a similar event raised over £14,000
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NEW LAUNCH NIGHT FOR ARTS CAFE
14 July 2008 -
The new managers of a former nightclub-come-art-studio are holding a launch party, on Wednesday.
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GARLIC FARMER'S CAPITAL TRIP
10 July 2008 -
The Isle of Wight’s represented at the RHS Flower Show at Hampton Court, which runs until the weekend.
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POLICE APPEAL OVER FUEL SPILL
10 July 2008 -
Police are investigating a suspected oil spill, after a learner motorcyclist suffered bruising and sprains in a fall.
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BEACON DELIVERY MAN REWARDED AT YACHT CLUB OPEN DAY
08 July 2008 -
“Never mind the weather - the sun’s shining and we’re going out on the water!” So said one of more than 100 people with disabilities and their carers who recently attended an open day, at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Fishbourne.
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ROLEX COMMODORES CUP FINALE- GBR RED W
07 July 2008 -
There were celebrations in Cowes, when there was a home win in the Rolex Commodores’ Cup. A and S Whitewood review the action:
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ISLAND VOLUNTEERING CALLS
05 July 2008 -
Islanders are being urged to play a part in the community, by volunteering.
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RYDE CEMETERY THROWS OPEN THE (BIG IRON) GATES
04 July 2008 -
Work to restore Ryde Cemetery’s to get underway and there's to be an open day, this weekend. The 12 acre site is full of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and those behind the project say its gravestones, tombs and vaults commemorate the historic events and prestigious local families who have shaped Ryde.
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WALK THROUGH WHIPPINGHAM THIS SUMMER
03 July 2008 -
It’s time to make the most of the summer and enjoy Whippingham Community Association’s Heritage Trail.
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CATCH UP ON COMMODORES' CUP ACTION
03 July 2008 -
A and S Whitewood have a rundown of the action in the Commodores' Cup off Cowes, which began on Monday...
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WRITING HER WAY TO CHARITY FUNDS
02 July 2008 -
An Island writer’s hit on a novel way to raise money for Newport’s Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
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VENTNOR PADDLING POOL OPEN FOR THE SUMMER
01 July 2008 -
Ventnor’s children’s paddling pool opens for the summer today. Building work close to the pool has been rescheduled until the autumn, to make the most of the British summer.
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CALLING ALL DIRECTORS...
01 July 2008 -
Today is the last day for entries to the first heat of a short film competition, being run by the IOW FIlmNetwork.
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