HELP THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY HELP THE ENVIRONMENT
28 March 2009 -
The Environment Agency is looking for Islanders to help make the local environment a better place for people and wildlife.
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ISLAND BUILDING FOR RIBA AWARD
26 March 2009 -
An Isle of Wight grand design has been shortlisted for an award by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
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PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
26 March 2009 -
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. On the Island, around 120 men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer every year.
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POLICE WARNING TO ISLANDERS
25 March 2009 -
Rogue traders are causing problems on the Isle of Wight.
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80S NIGHT FOR ISLAND CHILDREN
24 March 2009 -
Two good causes are set to benefit from an 80s night at Newport’s Riverside Centre.
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TRANSMITTER WORK AFFECTS SCHEDULE
24 March 2009 -
If you still watch television via an aerial on your roof, work on the Isle of Wight's Rowridge transmitter could affect you from next month.
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BESTIVAL'S ANNUAL BAND AND DJ CHALLENGE
23 March 2009 -
Bestival 2009’s Island Bands & DJs Competition will return in May. The finals will take place at Ryde Theatre.
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CYCLE TRACK LITTER PICK
23 March 2009 -
Isle of Wight College and school students will be picking up litter along the Cowes to Newport cycle track, today, (23 March). It’s part of the national litter campaign, The Big Tidy Up.
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OUTSTANDING HTP!
21 March 2009 -
Island based trainers HTP are celebrating being awarded Outstanding Grade 1 by Ofsted, in every area of their business.
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LONG WAY ROUND FOR CHARITY
20 March 2009 -
Actor and motorbike fan Ewan McGregor is the inspiration for an Isle of Wight police officer who’s planning to raise charity cash.
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ON THE UP FOR MEDINA SCHOOL
20 March 2009 -
Two golds and a silver for Medina High School’s trampoline teams. The school’s athletes also picked up individual medals at the National Schools Trampoline Finals in Birmingham, on 8 March.
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ROAD CHECKS IN NEWPORT
19 March 2009 -
Police officers in Newport are investigating allegations of speeding and noise on the A3020 Medina Way.
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GET INVOLVED IN ISLE OF WIGHT GAMES!
19 March 2009 -
'Get Involved' at Cowes Yacht Haven! That’s the message as the build up to the 2011 Natwest Island Games officially gets underway.
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FUNDRAISING POLICE CONCERT IN COWES
19 March 2009 -
The Band of the Hampshire Constabulary will be playing at Cowes Yacht Haven this month.
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NEW OFFICER FOR ISLAND
18 March 2009 -
Oakfield and Elmfield has a new neighbourhood police officer. PC Mike Giddens will be working alongside PCSO Karen Allen.
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RED NOSE AND FUNNEL
17 March 2009 -
Red Funnel has shown off its Red Nose for Comic Relief.
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CHILDREN'S EVENT IN VENTNOR
17 March 2009 -
Ventnor Youth Centre will host an event to show what’s available for children and young people in the area. The event takes place at the Victoria Street centre on 17 March, between 1 and 8pm.
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HEALTH VISIT TO IW
17 March 2009 -
A group of senior health and social care managers from Tuscany have been visiting the Island, to learn more about health services here.
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CHAIN FERRY REFIT
16 March 2009 -
The Cowes-East Cowes Chain Ferry is off for a refit, from today. The work is expected to take a week. A launch service will be in operation for foot passengers. Traffic will be diverted via Newport.
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BROOK'S HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE
16 March 2009 -
A £41,700 Heritage Lottery grant will help Brook’s colourful past come to life.
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SPORTS CLUBS GRANTS
15 March 2009 -
Isle of Wight sport clubs and coaches can bid for grants of up to £500, as part of a project aimed at getting more children into sport.
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NEW BOAT FOR BEMBRIDGE
14 March 2009 -
After more than 20 years of service, Bembridge Offshore Lifeboat has retired.
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MUSIC GIG FOR YOUTH CHARITY
14 March 2009 -
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust is celebrating 25 years of helping young people on the Island.
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NEW UNIFORMS ARE GOOD AS GOLD (TRIM)
13 March 2009 -
There’s a brand new look for Cowes Concert Band, thanks to a grant from the Hampshire and IW Community Foundation.
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PCT "BEST PRACTICE" IN SEXUAL HEALTH
13 March 2009 -
The Island’s sexual health services have been praised by the Department of Health.
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CHILDREN'S STORY COMPETITION LAUNCHED
12 March 2009 -
Budding young writers are being challenged to take part in a short story competition, run by Lord Louis Library in Newport. It’s for 7 to 13 year olds, and entries should be between 200 and 800 words.
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MORE MINGHELLA MARATHON STARS
11 March 2009 -
Actors Kevin Whately and Martin Freeman are the latest to join the stars at this weekend’s Minghella Movie Marathon.
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SCHOOLS CHANGE NEEDS YOU!
10 March 2009 -
A plan to transform Island education from three to two-tier is being taken to parents’ groups, local organisations, charities and businesses.
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FAKE ID LESSONS IN RYDE
09 March 2009 -
Trading Standards officers are reminding licensees how not to sell banned goods to children.
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FISHBOURNE SERVICES CANCELLED
09 March 2009 -
If you’re travelling on the car ferry, between Fishbourne and Portsmouth, be prepared. Wightlink has cancelled a number of sailings “due to essential repair works on the fender at Fishbourne”.
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NATIONAL CYCLING CHARITY PRESENTATION
03 March 2009 -
Cycling takes centre stage on 3 March, with a visit from SUSTRANS’ regional directors Susan Stuart and Simon Pratt.
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"ROYAL" VISIT TO IW PARKS
01 March 2009 -
The Isle of Wight’s parks could be set to get the royal touch.
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