AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SAFE COWES WEEK
31 July 2009 -
Police and partner agencies are working together to ensure a safe and secure Cowes Week sailing regatta in 2009.
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COWES WEEK 2009 CLEAN SWEEP
30 July 2009 -
The council has arranged for the town centre streets to be cleansed and litter picked on a continuous cycle throughout Cowes Week as well as a dedicated roving team being available to carry out any spot cleaning as required.
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COWES WEEK 2009 CREAM TEAS
30 July 2009 -
Cream teas will be available at Northwood House from Sunday 2 August until Friday 7 August.
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EVER READY TO RECYCLE OLD BATTERIES
30 July 2009 -
Homes in the UK throw away an astonishing 600m household batteries every year, which is the equivalent weight of 110 jumbo jets.
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ENERGY DEVICE CUTS BILLS AND REDUCES CARBON EMMISSIONS AT DINOSAUR ISLE
30 July 2009 -
A new energy saving device installed at Isle of Wight council's Dinosaur Isle museum is reducing monthly bills by 11% resulting in an annual saving of over £3,000.
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UPDATING ON POLICING OF VESTAS PROTESTS
29 July 2009 -
Hampshire Constabulary’s Isle of Wight District Chief Inspector Mark Bell said: “Police have been informed that this morning’s county court hearing was adjourned until Tuesday, August 4. This is a civil law matter between the protestors and Vestas management.
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COWES WEEK 2009 WHAT'S ONSHORE!
29 July 2009 -
The Isle of Wight Council plays a huge role in supporting Cowes Week ensuring that life is as much fun on shore as off. Seafront entertainment adds to the carnival-like atmosphere throughout the event.
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COWES WEEK 2009 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
29 July 2009 -
Visitors to Cowes may wish to drop in to the council’s TIC (Tourist Information Centre).
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COWES WEEK 2009 CHAIN FERRY
29 July 2009 -
Pedestrians and motorists may access Cowes from East Cowes by means of the Chain Ferry.
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COWES WEEK 2009 PARKING ARRANGEMENTS
29 July 2009 -
Northwood House Trustees are providing temporary car parking facilities in the grassed areas at Northwood Park, off Ward Avenue.
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POLICE OFFICER'S MEMORY INSPIRES FUNDRAISING ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
29 July 2009 -
The memory of a popular police officer on the Isle of Wight is inspiring a team of friends to continue the legacy of her fundraising.
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COWES WEEK ARRANGEMENTS 2009
29 July 2009 -
Cowes Week starts this Saturday 1st August!
The Isle of Wight Council helps to ensure the whole week of activity runs smoothly from organising additional parking to extra floating bridge crossings, PA systems for racing results, flag poles and flower baskets, street cleansing and policing, and transforming the Parade into a tented village
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GOVERNMENT VESTAS AID WELCOMED
29 July 2009 -
The announcement that Vestas' planned research and development facility near Newport has been offered Government aid has been welcomed by the Isle of Wight Council.
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VESTAS BLADES ARRESTS UPDATE
28 July 2009 -
Hampshire Constabulary can confirm two people arrested overnight (July 22 / 23) in relation to the Vestas Blades wind turbine blade factory demonstration in Newport, Isle of Wight were later released on bail.
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POLICE PREPARE FOR PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
28 July 2009 -
Hampshire Constabulary is working with protestors to maintain a safe and peaceful demonstration in Newport, Isle of Wight this evening (Friday, July 24) over the closure of a Vestas Blades wind turbine blade factory
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MAN RELEASED AFTER ARREST AT VESTAS BLADES
24 July 2009 -
Hampshire Constabulary can confirm a 38-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of a breach of the peace at Vestas Blades, Newport, Isle of Wight at approximately 5.15am this morning (Wednesday, July 22, 2009).
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APPEAL TO FIND MISSING TEENAGER IN TIME FOR HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY
24 July 2009 -
Police on the Isle of Wight are issuing a fresh appeal with the family of a missing teenager to help find him in time for his 18 th birthday on Monday (July 27, 2009).
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STATEMENT ON FOOD AT VESTAS BLADES PROTEST
24 July 2009 -
The situation concerning the protestors’ access to food and water inside the factory is a matter for Vestas management and the staff demonstrators. Police are not stopping food supplies from entering the site.
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POLICING OF VESTAS BLADES DEMONSTRATIONS
24 July 2009 -
Hampshire Constabulary’s West Wight Safer Neighbourhoods Inspector Paul Savill said: “Police have a responsibility to help ensure demonstrations at Vestas Blades remain safe and peaceful.
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TWO ARRESTS OVERNIGHT AT VESTAS BLADES
24 July 2009 -
Hampshire Constabulary can confirm police made a further two arrests overnight (July 22 / 23) in relation to the Vestas Blades wind turbine blade factory demonstration in Newport, Isle of Wight.
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APPEAL AFTER 90-YEAR-OLD PEDESTRIAN INJURED IN SANDOWN
24 July 2009 -
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 90-year-old pedestrian was injured in an apparent collision in Sandown, Isle of Wight.
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ARRESTS DURING VESTAS BLADES DEMONSTRATION
24 July 2009 -
Hampshire Constabulary can confirm a further two further arrests were made today (Wednesday, July 22) during a demonstration at the Vestas Blades wind turbine factory at Newport, Isle of Wight.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE IN ONE HANDY BOOKLET
23 July 2009 -
For the first time, all school holiday activities at Isle of Wight Council leisure facilities have been brought together in a pocket sizedbooklet.
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NATIONAL CHARITY SUPPORTS SEARCH FOR MISSING TEENAGER
21 July 2009 -
Enquiries into the whereabouts of a missing teenager from the Isle of Wight are being supported by a national charity.
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DELIVERY OF NEW TEACHING FACILITIES AT NEWPORT SCHOOL BEGINS
15 July 2009 -
State-of-the-art teaching facilities will this week begin to be delivered to an Island school that forms a main part of Isle of Wight Council's education vision.
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NEW LOOK FISHBOURNE TERMINAL OPEN FOR BUSINESS
09 July 2009 -
Wightlink passengers using the Portsmouth–Fishbourne route can now get the benefit of enhanced facilities and a smoother, streamlined service to and from the Isle of Wight after the opening of the ferry operator’s revamped terminal at Fishbourne.
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TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED AFTER ROBBERY ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
08 July 2009 -
Hampshire Constabulary can confirm two people were arrested in Sussex tonight (Monday, July 6, 2009) by police investigating an armed robbery on the Isle of Wight.
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ADVICE TO HIGH VALUE STORES AFTER ARMED ROBBERY
08 July 2009 -
Detectives are asking businesses to check their security after an armed robbery on the Isle of Wight.
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NEW EXHIBITION AT ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL
08 July 2009 -
A series of photographs depicting the working life of the laundry at the old Whitecroft hospital is being displayed at St. Mary’s Hospital.
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‘THE YOUNG VICTORIA’
07 July 2009 -
Sumptuous costumes worn by Emily Blunt in the hit movie ‘The Young Victoria’ - available to buy on DVD from July 13 – go on display at Osborne House from Friday July 3 to Thursday July 30.
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PRAISE FOR COUNCIL STAFF AFTER MAN SUFFERS STROKE
07 July 2009 -
Staff at the Isle of Wight Council's Waterside Pool in Ryde have been hailed as heroes by a man who suffered a stroke while visiting there this week.
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PUBLIC AWARENESS MEETINGS FOR PROPOSED NEW SCHOOLS
07 July 2009 -
Members of the public are invited to a series of meetings in July where
they'll be able to question those behind bids to run the proposed seven
new schools
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CASH BOOST FOR WEST WIGHT PROJECTS
07 July 2009 -
A funding pot of £300,000 has been made available by the West Wight Landscape Partnership to support projects that conserve the landscape and heritage of the West Wight or enable people to learn about these rich assets.
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ISLAND WELCOME TO WELSH TOURISTS
06 July 2009 -
Two holidaymakers who claimed they were asked to leave an Isle of Wight gift shop after speaking Welsh have been invited to return to the Island as guests of the local tourism authorities there.
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MRSA AND C. DIFFICILE RATES DOWN
05 July 2009 -
The report presented at the NHS Isle of Wight Public Board Meeting earlier this month, highlights the significant amount of work the NHS has done to ensure healthcare associated infections (HCAI) are reduced and the standard of patient care remains high.
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BENEFITS CHEAT GIVEN SUSPENDED JAIL TERM AFTER BEING CAUGHT FOR A SECOND TIME
04 July 2009 -
Isle of Wight Council has successfully prosecuted a woman who illegally claimed over £1500 in benefits she was not entitled to, at a hearing at Newport Magistrates Court.
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL LEADER RISES TO NEW HEIGHTS
03 July 2009 -
With the school summer holidays not far away, Isle of Wight Council is working with a local company to offer a day out in the park with a difference.
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FIFTH ANNUAL FAMILY LEARNING AWARDS TO BE HELD
03 July 2009 -
More than 100 people will be rewarded for their learning achievements at a ceremony next month.
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ISLE OF WIGHT DEPUTY LORD LIEUTENANTS APPOINTED
03 July 2009 -
One of Britain's best loved actors, a GP and a leading light in the Women's Institute movement have all been appointed deputy Lord Lieutenants for the Isle of Wight.
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NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ISLE OF WIGHT AT HOUSE OF LORDS RECEPTION
03 July 2009 -
Isle of Wight Council has been recognised as a national example of good practice for the way it delivers training and accreditation of practitioners who work with parents.
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COLD CALL WARNING ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
02 July 2009 -
Police are warning householders to be aware of a suspected bogus tradesman targeting homes on the Isle of Wight.
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BETTER DRIVING COURSES TO GET UNDERWAY
02 July 2009 -
Isle of Wight Council's Road Safety Unit is running another of its popular six-week theory and practical combined Better Driving Courses.
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SNT HOLDS A BEAT SURGERY
02 July 2009 -
Police Community Support Officer, PCSO Katie Ralphs from the Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT), is holding a beat surgery in the old ticket office at Ryde Bus Station from 11.00am on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.
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NATIONAL WEEK OF ACTIVITES MARKED ON ISLE OF WIGHT
02 July 2009 -
Young people on the Isle of Wight have helped organise a series of
events on the Island that celebrates what children and young people achieve
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NEWTOWN TOWN HALL
01 July 2009 -
Edna Coatsworth will be holding an exhibition of works on paper and mixed media from the 12th July until the 26th July (Sunday to Thursday) 14:00 to 17:00. The exhibition will be held at Newtown Town Hall in the West Wight.
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