Kind donation helps kids sail with Ellen
29 November 2006 -
The Ellen MacArthur Trust had received a fantastic donation from the Yarmouth One Design yacht class.
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Wight Christmas in store?
26 November 2006 -
Christmas may still be four weeks away, but the latest meteorology statistics suggest the Island may at last be set for the fabled white Christmas.
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Island's Ambulance Trust 'best in country'
26 November 2006 -
The Isle of Wight’s Ambulance Service has been officially rated as the best in the country.
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Roadwork delays set to end for good?
22 November 2006 -
An interactive website travel information tool is putting Island motorists on the right track, by allowing them to predict travel delays caused by roadworks and to plot suitable alternative routes, at the click of a mouse.
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Katie in luck thanks to Crazy Duck
20 November 2006 -
A six year old Brighstone Primary School pupil with profound hearing loss is the first to benefit from this year’s Crazy Duck Appeal.
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Breaking and Entering at Medina Theatre
19 November 2006 -
This Friday Medina Theatre saw a gala screening of Anthony Minghella’s latest Hollywood offering, Breaking and Entering.
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Sweet Feast at Osborne
10 November 2006 -
By Suzanne Whitewood
Queen Victoria’s dining table will be resplendent with Victorian dessert delicacies forming a stunning centrepiece of a feast of festive decorations bedecking Osborne House
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Healthy Island recognised at national awards ceremony
08 November 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Healthy Eating Alliance has been recognised for promoting healthy eating habits by a national awards body.
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Northern Irish fans paint the town green
07 November 2006 -
The Isle of Wight was dubbed "The Isle of Green" and turned into "Our Wee Island" by a travelling contingent of Northern Irish football fans on Saturday 4th November 2006. Starting off in The Painter's Arms at 10.44 am, the green and white army enjoyed banter with the locals, a fun day out and enjoyed drinking long into the night. A collection was made by Club Charity President Scott Gordon, which will be donated to a charity of choice on the Isle of Wight by The South of England Northern Ireland Supporters Club. The final donation amount and chosen charity have still to be clarified.
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Sea Safe Relocates
06 November 2006 -
By Alan and Suzanne Whitewood
Founded 40 years ago, Sea Safe Systems, the Cowes based marine safety clothing and equipment manufacturer has now re-located to larger premises on Somerton Business Park
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Crazy Duck returns to boost Island Charity
03 November 2006 -
The second annual Crazy Duck Appeal has been launched, with all Islanders encouraged to come up with imaginative new schemes to raise funds for charity.
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