BISHOP APPOINTMENT IS RYDE MAN
30 June 2010 -
An Isle of Wight born-man is to become a Bishop, Downing Street has announced.
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CHELSEA PENSIONERS HOVER ACROSS THE SOLENT
29 June 2010 -
Six Chelsea Pensioners have travelled across the Solent on a hovercraft, to mark Armed Forces Day on the Isle of Wight. They were among more than 150 veterans who gathered in Ryde for a ceremony on 26 June.
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CHARITY CONCERT FOR CHARITY BIKE RIDE
29 June 2010 -
A young musician has organised a concert to help raise funds for her brother’s charity cycle challenge.
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EXTREME RACING AT COWES WEEK
28 June 2010 -
Returning to Cowes again for the fourth consecutive year The Extreme Sailing Series will host more days of racing than ever before in 2010.
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DROP IN AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BREASTFEEDING
26 June 2010 -
Island parents and trained experts will be on hand to help new mums answer all questions about breastfeeding and more, at a unique drop-in advice session on 26 June.
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CYCLE GROUP TO CELEBRATE BIKE WEEK
26 June 2010 -
Island cycle pressure group CycleWight is to host a stand in St James’ Square in Newport on 26 June.
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CONCERNED ABOUT ROAD SAFETY IN NEWPORT?
24 June 2010 -
Would you like opportunity to discuss your concerns about road safety in Newport? Newport Parish Circle of IW Older Voices is combining with Age Concern Isle of Wight to mount a road safety event in the Hunnyhill Room of Newport’s Riverside Centre on Saturday 10 July.
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DISABILITY AWARENESS EVENT AT IW COLLEGE
24 June 2010 -
The Isle of Wight College is holding a disability awareness day, on Thursday 24 June. The event will show what's on offer for students with disabilities.
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LESSONS IN CAR MAINTENANCE RAISE CRUCIAL FUNDS
22 June 2010 -
A Newport garage was on hand this month to offer its mechanical expertise to local drivers in return for donations to the life-saving charity, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
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RED FUNNEL FERRIES CANCELLED
21 June 2010 -
Cancellations are affecting Red Funnel ferry services between East Cowes and Southampton on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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J.P. MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
21 June 2010 -
Britain’s favourite yacht race, the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race started at 5am with the firing of the RYS cannon by Dame Ellen MacArthur.
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ADVICE DURING CHILD SAFETY WEEK
21 June 2010 -
Parents are being reminded of the dangers of looped blind cords, as part of Child Safety Week (21-27 June).
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FORCES CELEBRATED WITH SPECIAL FLAG
21 June 2010 -
The Isle of Wight Council’s supporting British Armed Forces Day with a special flag-raising ceremony at County Hall in Newport, on 21 June.
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BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE YACHT RACE
17 June 2010 -
With just a few days to ‘the off’ at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race on Saturday 19th June, the excitement and anticipation is palpable!
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DELOOZE
16 June 2010 -
Up and coming London trio Delooze were one of the acts performing in the Strongbow Bowtime Bar at the IW Festival.
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IW HOUSING ASSOCIATION COMPETES FOR PRIZE
16 June 2010 -
An Isle of Wight housing association is competing in the regional heats of a top National Housing Federation award, on 16 June.
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ISLAND'S PART IN CHINESE CONFERENCE
15 June 2010 -
Isle of Wight Council Chairman, Councillor Ian Stephens, is returning to the UK after a trip to China to promote the Island.
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OPEN FARM SUNDAY AT IW FARM
12 June 2010 -
Briddlesford Lodge Farm, near Wootton, is among those marking the national ‘Open Farm Sunday’ event.
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SPIRIT OF MINERVA
10 June 2010 -
Ondeck Skipper Pete Whitelaw and crew Mark Barton, Rory Johnson and Roger Johnson became known as ‘The Rum Runners’ as they stepped off their 65ft yacht Spirit of Minerva at Portsmouth over last weekend, completing the 3,500 nautical mile Atlantic Challenge from the Caribbean via The Azores.
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DO YOU RECOGNISE THESE STEREOS?
09 June 2010 -
Police renewing an appeal for information about the owners of suspected stolen car stereos and keys have released photos of the items they’re investigating.
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BOWTIME AT IW FESTIVAL
08 June 2010 -
Four Bowtime Bars will feature in the Strongbow area of the Festival for those who want something different away from the main stage or big top.
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POLICE RECRUITMENT ROADSHOW IN NEWPORT
08 June 2010 -
Hampshire Constabulary’s running a new campaign to recruit more volunteers. A series of recruitment roadshows is taking place across the Island this year, to promote how members of the public can work alongside local police teams.
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NEW FOR OLD IN ALUM BAY
07 June 2010 -
The Needles Old Battery is embracing cutting-edge new eco-technology. The National Trust and Npower have installed an air source heat pump to replace an old oil fired boiler and it means your next cup of tea at the tourist attraction could be made using the air in Alum Bay.
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PLUTO PROJECT MARKED AT ISLE OF WIGHT ZOO
06 June 2010 -
The fort that’s home to the Isle of Wight Zoo will commemorate a crucial project that helped supply fuel for D Day.
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FLOWERS BLOOM FOR GARDEN'S BIRTHDAY
04 June 2010 -
Irises 'Ruffled Velvet’, 'Teal Velvet' and 'Bel Azure' and the rose 'Canary Bird' are all blooming in a walled garden at Carisbrooke Castle, as the garden marks its first birthday.
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LOCAL CHOIR ON MAIN STAGE AT IW FESTIVAL.
03 June 2010 -
On the Saturday afternoon of the IW Festival The Medina Choir will be performing with and backing Woodstock legend, Melanie Safka.
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GOOD NEWS FOR ECONOMY SAYS PARTNERSHIP
03 June 2010 -
The Island’s economy is strengthening, according to the Isle of Wight Economic Partnership’s sixth Barometer Business online survey, covering January to March.
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NEW EAST COWES SCHOOL IS NAMED
03 June 2010 -
There’s a new name for the amalgamated primary school that will serve East Cowes from September: Queensgate Foundation Primary.
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UPDATE ON JPMAM ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
02 June 2010 -
Entries closed at midnight on May 29th and The Island Sailing Club has now processed just over 1,470 entries.
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POLICE HAVE NEW POWERS IN NEWPORT
02 June 2010 -
New powers are in force in Newport to combat anti-social behaviour. It allows police officers and Police Community Support Officers to disperse groups of two or more people.
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ISLAND NEEDS CEMETERY WARDENS
01 June 2010 -
The Footprint Trust is looking for more people to become Cemetery Wardens.
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