SMALLEST SCHOOL TO CLOSE
30 November 2009 -
Event: Final response letter
When: November 30th 2009, 8am
Where: Isle of Wight County Hall
In a final last ditch attempt to save Chale School, parents and governor’s are handing in a Final response letter for David Pugh tomorrow when it opens at 8am
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IGNORE PLANNERS AND SAVE THE PLANET - URGES TRUST
30 November 2009 -
The Footprint Trust is urging members of the planning committee to think about the future of the planet rather than listen to its planners.
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DESPERATELY SEEKING MAUREEN
27 November 2009 -
With a 50th wedding anniversary looming, Brian Smith is trying to find an old school friend of his wife’s.
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CBBC'S LITTLE HOWARD VISITS THE ISLE OF WIGHT
27 November 2009 -
The Isle of Wight has been chosen by children's TV character 'Little Howard' to star in an episode of the popular CBBC series from 'Little Howard's Big Question'.
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COUNCIL WARNS RESIDENTS AFTER FAKE COUNCIL TAX REFUND CALLS
27 November 2009 -
Isle of Wight Council is warning local residents of suspicious phone calls that some households have received relating to council tax, with the caller claiming to be acting on behalf of Isle of Wight Council.
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STATEMENT ON WAITROSE
26 November 2009 -
Isle of Wight Council Deputy Leader George Brown said "I welcome the fact that the application to construct a Waitrose store in East Cowes has been approved.
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NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ISLAND LOOS
26 November 2009 -
Three more Isle of Wight Council public toilets have been awarded prestigious Loo of the Year accolades, bringing the Island’s total to five.
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APPEAL FOR WITNESS AFTER DAMAGE TO DISABLED WOMAN'S CAR IN NEWPORT
26 November 2009 -
Police are appealing for the driver of a flatbed lorry to come forward after a disabled woman’s car was damaged in Newport, Isle of Wight.
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NEW WEBSITE TO EXPLAIN SOCIAL CARE CHANGES
26 November 2009 -
A new section of iwight.com has been created by the Isle of Wight Council to give general information about how and why social care is changing and what this will mean for people.
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DAY OF FESTIVE EVENTS AT ST THOMAS' CHURCH AND HERITAGE CENTRE
24 November 2009 -
A day of festive wreath making, music and poetry will take place at St Thomas' Church and Heritage Centre in Ryde on Saturday 5 December 2009.
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TWO MEN CHARGED WITH CULTIVATING CANNABIS
24 November 2009 -
Two men were charged on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 with cultivating cannabis on the Isle of Wight.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IN CARISBROOKE
24 November 2009 -
Police are appealing for information after reports of criminal damage to vehicles parked in the Carisbrooke area of Newport, Isle of Wight.
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CYCLISTS SOUGHT AFTER ALLEGED ASSAULT IN NEWPORT
23 November 2009 -
Police are appealing for information about two cyclists accused of being involved in an assault in Newport, Isle of Wight.
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CYCLE TRACK WORKS EXTENDED
23 November 2009 -
The drainage problems on the popular Cowes to Newport cycleway have been found to be more extensive than initially thought and the current works to resolve flooding will be extended by further two weeks to allow the scope of the scheme to be extended to address those.
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CYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION
23 November 2009 -
Police are appealing for more witnesses to come forward after a road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a car in Wootton Bridge near Ryde, Isle of Wight.
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CHEVERTON FARM WIND TURBINE APPLICATION - PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE ANDVENUE
21 November 2009 -
The Isle of Wight Council can confirm that the Planning Committeemeeting to discuss the Cheverton Farm wind turbine application will beheld at Carisbrooke High School on 3 December at 6pm.
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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
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20 November 2009 -
Osborne House will also offer a glimpse into the nineteenth century holiday season when it takes on a festive Victorian scene - complete with Christmas trees, Dickensian characters and traditional entertainments – during a Victorian Christmas weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November.
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ISLE OF WIGHT PCSO WINS AWARD FOR ENDEAVOUR ON HIS BEAT
20 November 2009 -
Residents living in a neighbourhood on the Isle of Wight are recognising the hard work and commitment of their Police Community Support Officer.
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COUNCIL CHAIRMAN TO HOST CHARITY COFFEE MORNING
20 November 2009 -
The Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council is hosting a coffee morning on Saturday 21 November 2009 to raise money for his chosen Island charities, the Earl Mountbatten Hospice and Haylands Farm
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BIG DAY OUT FOR OPENING OF GURNARD PLAY AREA
18 November 2009 -
It was a big day out for Gurnard when the Village Green Play Area was opened on Monday 16 th November by members of the Gurnard Primary School Council who were accompanied by the rest of the school, parents, Village residents, representatives of the Parish Council and its Community Projects Committee.
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APPEAL AFTER LAGER BARRELS REPORTED STOLEN
18 November 2009 -
Police are appealing for information about suspicious sales of lager barrels on the Isle of Wight.
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IOW 3- HAVANT SCHOOLS 0
18 November 2009 -
The Isle of Wight boys played great football but made the spectators nervous wrecks with all three of the goals coming in extra time.
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POLICE CHARGE TWO MEN AFTER BURGLARIES IN VENTNOR
18 November 2009 -
Police have charged two men after burglaries reported at the ‘Beach Hut Diner’ and ‘Ventnor Bay Café’ on the Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight in October 2009.
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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TOURS
17 November 2009 -
On Wednesdays-Sundays from 18 November to 3 January 2010* Osborne House offers pre-booked guided tours which take in the five festively dressed ground floor rooms.
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INVESTIGATION INTO CRIMINAL DAMAGE IN SHANKLIN
17 November 2009 -
Police are investigating a report of criminal damage at a shop in Shanklin High Street on the Isle of Wight.
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FULLY ACESSIBLE LOOS CALL NEEDS IOW BACKING
17 November 2009 -
The IW Wight Access Group (WAG) has lent it's voice to Mencap's Nationwide campaign for the provision of Changing Places facilities - toilet facilities for people with severe disabilities.
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ISLAND PICTURE OF 2009
17 November 2009 -
'All island picture of the year 2009-10' was held at Binstead community centre and hosted by Focus Ryde imaging group 11th November 2009. Attended by six island photography clubs and more than 60 photographers, this was the chance to pit their skills against each other as individuals by submitting two images each, one colour and one monochrome.
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CLEANING UP THE EFFECTS OF ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN SANDOWN BAY
13 November 2009 -
A Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) on the Isle of Wight is working with the National Trust and the community on a project to clean up the effects of inconsiderate behaviour affecting land with protected status.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE DAMAGE TO CARS IN VENTNOR
13 November 2009 -
Officers are investigating damage to six cars parked in several areas of the town sometime overnight between Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6.
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RESIDENTS SURVEY TO BEGIN SOON
13 November 2009 -
ISLANDERS are, once again, being given the chance to air their views about living on the Island, on services provided by the IW Council and also how they want to see council tax spent next year.
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EXTRA POLICE TO DEAL WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE AT CHRISTMAS
12 November 2009 -
The police and independent Crimestoppers charity are appealing to anyone affected by domestic abuse not to suffer in silence at Christmas. Extra patrols are prepared for the increased potential of offences involving relatives and partners. A dedicated team of officers can attend and investigate reports of domestic abuse crimes.
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
12 November 2009 -
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) takes place from 16 – 22 November 2009, and is a worldwide movement of business people, encouraging innovation, imagination and creativity.
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POPULAR TURN OUT AT VENTNOR EVENT
10 November 2009 -
A day of community safety related activities in Ventnor has proved very popular with residents in the town.
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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH
10 November 2009 -
Do you have an ongoing medical condition which you take medication for or would like to find out more about how you can look after your health? Anyone living with a long term health condition such as cancer, heart disease, asthma, diabetes, Parkinson’s, is encouraged to find out more about their condition and how they can take control of their health during Self Care Week which runs from 9-13 November.
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POPPY APPEAL CHARITY BOXES REPORTED STOLEN
09 November 2009 -
Police are investigating the theft of Poppy Appeal charity boxes on the Isle of Wight.
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MISSING GUITARS LOCATED
09 November 2009 -
Following a media appeal issued on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, police can confirm two guitars reported stolen from a house in Lake, Isle of Wight were located today (Friday, October 30, 2009).
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15% VAT RATE EXTENDED FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE TRADERS
08 November 2009 -
Pubs, clubs, restaurants and other retail businesses remaining open past midnight on New Year’s Eve will be allowed to continue charging VAT at 15% on their sales until they close or until 6am on 1 January 2010, whichever is the earlier, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury confirmed today.
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ACOUSTIC ORIGINALS
08 November 2009 -
Performance Date/Time: Mon 23 Nov 8pm
Free Entry Bar Open
Location: Café Bar, Quay Arts
Ticket Price: Free Entry Box Office 01983 822490
Acoustic Originals is back on Monday 23 Nov 8pm; a showcase for quality songwriting, with the chance to enjoy the best from the Island and beyond
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SOUTHERN RAILWAYS BOOK LAUNCH
06 November 2009 -
Drive across the River on Medina Way at Newport, or walk through the sub-way under Fairlee Road, on a dark foggy night and don’t be surprised if think you hear the sound of an engine whistle, or glimpse the lights of a ghostly train. Newport was the centre of a thriving rail network, which extended to over 55 miles of lines right across the Island. Now, there is little evidence of the existence of the railway in Newport, as much of it is buried under development.
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MY NEW HAIR PROJECT COMES TO THE ISLAND
05 November 2009 -
Anyone who has experienced medical hair loss will know that the psychological impact of this upon their self-esteem can be huge, having a knock on effect on their recovery and also impacting those who are supporting them
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ANNE FRANK EXHIBITION
02 November 2009 -
The Roman villla at Brading is hosting an exhibition about Anne Frank and the Holocaust over the next two weeks. It's mainly aimed at schools, so it would be worth while contacting the villa and asking when it's open to the public. It is a very powerful and moving display and I would urge you all to go and have a look if you have time.
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