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News Stories for September 2010


SUSPECTS FAIL TO ANSWER BAIL ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
30 September 2010 - Police can confirm a 49-year-old woman from Redhill, Surrey, and a 72-year-old man, originally from the Derby area, were due to answer bail on Sunday, September 26, 2010. The suspects did not report to Newport Police Station on the Isle of Wight as expected. They remain on police bail pending further enquiries.
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APPEAL AFTER VANDALISM TO 30 CARS IN BRADING , ISLE OF WIGHT
30 September 2010 - Police are investigating an overnight spate of vandalism to cars parked in Brading near Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
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MAYDAY CAMPAIGN – RYDE INSHORE RESCUE
30 September 2010 - In 2009 Ryde Inshore Rescue put out their very own “Mayday” to help rescue their building, which is becoming overcrowded and despite regular maintenance is leaking more than ever. To date the lifeboat station has managed to raise half of the £140,000 required and is now turning to Islanders to help them reach the full amount.
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ISLAND CHARITY DANCE EVENT DATE RELEASED Dance for Life 2008 at Ryde High School.
30 September 2010 - The British Red Cross Dance for life 2011 will take place on Saturday 7 May 2011 at the Winter Gardens, Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
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REGISTRATION OFFICE OPEN IN SEACLOSE FROM 1 OCTOBER
30 September 2010 - Isle of Wight Council is reminding the public that its Registration
Service will be based at Seaclose Park in Newport from Friday 1 October
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WAVE 105 TRIO ‘CYCLE THE WIGHT’ Presenters Simon Clarke, Rick Jackson and journalist Liz Allaway getting ready to ride.
29 September 2010 - Wave 105 trio, presenters Simon Clarke and Rick Jackson along with journalist Liz Allaway, took part in ‘cycle the Wight’ a circular bike ride around the Isle of Wight.
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YOUNGSTERS CHOOSE THEIR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY DURING WATER SPORTS EVENT
29 September 2010 - A new water sports festival organised by Isle of Wight Council's Sports
Unit has demonstrated that a new sport was top of the picks amongst
young people
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TEMPORARY LIGHTS NOT YET NEEDED DURING BINSTEAD ROAD WORKS
29 September 2010 - Motorists who are avoiding using Binstead Road due to bridge repair works are being advised that temporary lights are not yet in place.
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YOUNG SUPERHEROES FROM ISLE OF WIGHT NOMINATED FOR TOP RED CROSS AWARD
29 September 2010 - Finalists from Osborne Middle School in East Cowes are lined up to attend the British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards in London on 2 October 2010.
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POLICE EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION PC Sue Gill, PC Neil Payne, Sergeant Richard Stapleton, PCSO Pete Downing, PCSO Chris Urry.
29 September 2010 - The police in the South Wight area are encouraging more people to play a bigger part in preventing crime in the communities where they live.
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Wear It Pink Tea Party
28 September 2010 - Sandown Library is encouraging everyone to wear it pink for the Breast Cancer Campaign by hosting a 'Wear it pink' Tea Party. Taking place on Thursday 28th October, the tea party is set to be a great event with tea, coffee and homemade cakes being served all day in the library for a donation to the Breast Cancer Campaign.
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THE HOVERETTES BOOST FUNDRAISING AT HOVERTRAVEL Hoverette launch in Newport.
28 September 2010 - Hovertravel, the fastest service across the Solent, launched the Hoverettes in aid of the big Pink Aerobics session which took place in Newport to mark the end of the Breast Cancer Campaign's "Isle of Pink" fundraising month.
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UNIQUE COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL BRANNON ENGRAVINGS IS SET FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN 30 YEARS
28 September 2010 - A unique collection of almost 200 original Brannon engravings depicting the Isle of Wight in the 19th century will be featured in a month-long exhibition at Brading Roman Villa later this autumn – 34 years after it was last displayed to
the general public
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BUILDING CROSS CHANNEL LINKS Delegates on the River Medina, Newport.
28 September 2010 - On Wednesday (22 nd Sept) the Isle of Wight hosted 17 delegates from Brittany, Normandy and the South West and South East of England as part of a week long exchange programme designed to promote cross Channel business innovation and establish trading links.
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GOLD SUCCESS FOR DUKE OF EDINBURGH STUDENTS
28 September 2010 - Two Islanders will be receiving the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Gold
Awards on Thursday 30 September at Ventnor Botanic Garden
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BEMBRIDGE WELCOMES NEW LIFEBOAT Credit - S. Whitewood
27 September 2010 - RNLI supporters turned out in force on Sunday 26th September to welcome the new Tamar class lifeboat Alfred Albert Williams (16-17) to the new Bembridge Lifeboat Station.
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£25,000 RAISED FOR CHILDREN’S CHARITY Wave 105 presenter, Simon Clarke, handing a cheque over to Mark Smith Director of fundraising at Naomi House (centre) with carers and children who benefit from using the Naomi House services.
27 September 2010 - Through a recent fundraising month Wave 105’s charity, Cash for Kids, helped to raise £25,000 for children’s charity, Naomi House. The fundraising month ended with a charity auction on Wave 105 where listeners placed bids for a host of prizes.
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ISLAND FIREFIGHTERS AWARDED FOR 20 YEARS EXEMPLARY SERVICE
27 September 2010 - Firefighters from across the Island will gather at Cowes Yacht Haven on
Tuesday 28 September for a ceremony to mark 20 years of exemplary
service
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NORTHWOOD HOUSE
25 September 2010 - Friends of Northwood House and Park are appealing to the public to take part in a short online survey about Northwood Park . The survey will run for the next six weeks. Details at www.friendsofnorthwoodhouse.co.uk
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PAVEY PLANNING TO CHASE ANOTHER BUPA GREAT SOUTH RUN VICTORY
25 September 2010 - After a four year absence, former champion Jo Pavey will be chasing another victory on her return to the Bupa Great South Run in Portsmouth on the 24 October.
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WITNESSES SOUGHT AFTER CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO CARS IN FRESHWATER
24 September 2010 - Police are appealing for witnesses as an investigation into reports of criminal damage to parked cars continues in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight.
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FIRE BRIGADES UNION CONCERNED ABOUT MERGER OF ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE CONTROL CENTRE TO SURREY
24 September 2010 - At the Isle of Wight Council Full Council meeting, held on Wednesday 22 September 2010, Councillors voted through plans for an 'in principle' decision to move the Island's emergency 999 Fire Control Centre to Reigate in Surrey.
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ISLAND TO WELCOME ROYAL VISITOR
24 September 2010 - Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit the Isle of Wight on
Friday 1 October 2010
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SHOE PARTY BUSINESS STEPS OUT ON THE ISLAND Karen Newton, the franchisee for the island.
24 September 2010 - Despite what’s going on in the world, there is always one essential item that most women want rather than need – and that’s the very latest in shoes and handbags – and now they can be brought to the women of the Isle of Wight in the comfort of their own home by this new business!

Shoes Glorious Shoes is excited to announce the launch of their Shoe & Handbag Parties on the Isle of Wight
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ISLAND SCHOOLS TO 'HOST A ROAST'
23 September 2010 - Schools on the Isle of Wight will be supporting a Guinness World Record
attempt on Wednesday 29 September as part of a national event
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FOUR PEOPLE REMAIN ON BAIL AFTER WOMAN’S DEATH ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
23 September 2010 - Police can confirm detectives from the Isle of Wight Priority Crime Unit (PCU) are continuing to investigate the death of a woman in Ryde on the island.
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WEST WIGHT TRIATHLON
23 September 2010 - Sunday 19th saw the 8th annual West Wight Triathlon take place in Freshwater. 184 individuals and 18 teams took part in what the organisers say is the 'best event ever'.
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COME AND GET FIT WITH PINK AEROBICS THIS SUNDAY
23 September 2010 - Come and get fit with Pink Aerobics this Sunday

There’s still time for you to take part in Pink Aerobics, part of Breast Cancer Campaign’s Isle of Pink fundraising initiative, to help the pink month end on a high note
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CREATIVE PROJECT AT ST GEORGE’S SCHOOL GOES EUROPEAN Members of the ‘Embedding a Culture of Creativity and Enterprise in the Curriculum’ (ECCEC) working party visiting St George’s School Dragon Project.
23 September 2010 - St George’s School runs a very successful creative arts project known as ‘Dragon’ in collaboration with artists from Eccleston George. It is supported by many local businesses and individuals from across the Island.
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MARKET TRADER GIVEN SUSPENDED JAIL TERM
22 September 2010 - Isle of Wight Council is welcoming a sentence given to a market trader who was caught selling unlawful products by IW Council Trading Standards officers.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED ASSAULT IN SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT
22 September 2010 - Police are appealing for information after an allegation of assault in Sandown, Isle of Wight.
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MORE CONSULTATION ON WESTMINSTER HOUSE
22 September 2010 - A FURTHER round of consultation is set be held on plans to transfer respite care services away from Westminster House in Newport.
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NEW ERA PLAN FOR WESTMINSTER HOUSE
22 September 2010 - Westminster House has provided a valuable respite care service for Island residents with Learning Disabilities for a number of years.
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WAVE 105 TRIO TO ‘CYCLE THE WIGHT’ Wave 105 Presenter, Rick Jackson
21 September 2010 - On Sunday September 26 Wave 105 trio, presenter’s Simon Clarke and Rick Jackson along with journalist Liz Allaway, will be getting ready to take part in ‘cycle the Wight’ a circular bike ride around the Isle of Wight. The team will be raising money for Wave 105’s charity, Cash for Kids.
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AIZHANA NURKENOVA'S PIANO SOLO RECITAL ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
21 September 2010 - Aizhana Nurkenova's Piano Solo Recital on the Isle of Wight
Organiser: West Wight Arts Association - Read more about - AIZHANA NURKENOVA'S PIANO SOLO RECITAL ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
ECONOMY BENEFITS FROM ANNUAL ART EVENT
21 September 2010 - An annual event that encourages people to visit the homes and work places of Isle of Wight artists to see their work has generated tens of thousands for the local economy.
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POLICE SEEK SUSPECT IN SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATION IN RYDE
20 September 2010 - Police are renewing an appeal for witnesses as enquiries continue into a sexual assault report in Ryde, Isle of Wight.
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FAMILY TRIBUTE TO HENRY MINNS Henry Minns
20 September 2010 - The family of Henry Minns, who died after a fatal road traffic collision on the Isle of Wight on Sunday, September 12, 2010, are releasing a written tribute through Hampshire Constabulary.
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HOP FESTIVAL & TRADITIONAL SKILLS FAYRE
20 September 2010 - 25 & 26 September, 11am – 6pm at Ventnor Botanic Garden

Free buses departing from the Royal Standard, Freshwater each day at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm

Returning from Ventnor Botanic Garden at 1pm, 3pm and 6pm

Buses will be stopping at the outskirts of Brighstone en-route

To book your transport, please call 759779 or email Read more about - HOP FESTIVAL & TRADITIONAL SKILLS FAYRE
HELPING SHAPE SUBSTANCE MUSUSE SERVICES
20 September 2010 - Members of the public are being encouraged to attend an event in Newport
that will help develop substance misuse services on the Island
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OP BAIZE: FRESH APPEAL TO TRACE WITNESSES AFTER FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
19 September 2010 - Police are making a fresh appeal for two potential witnesses to come forward after a fatal road traffic collision on the Isle of Wight.
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ALI BASTIAN ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO TAKE PART IN PINK AEROBICS! Ali Bastian, Pink Aerobics Ambassador
19 September 2010 - Breast Cancer Campaign’s Pink Aerobics ambassador, Ali Bastian, actress and star of Strictly Come Dancing, is encouraging everyone to sign up for Pink Aerobics to help keep fit while raising funds for breast cancer research.
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LOW CRIME AND GOOD ATMOSPHERE AT BESTIVAL 2010
19 September 2010 - The good natured and responsible behaviour among the vast majority of people at this year’s larger Bestival music festival is being praised by the police.
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HOW MUCH ARE TIGERS WORTH? Zena- a tiger at the Isle of Wight Zoo
19 September 2010 - Isle of Wight Zoo Celebrates World Tiger Day with a Fundraising Pledge

Many people are aware that the Isle of Wight Zoo has a long history of providing sanctuary for tigers
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NEW POLICE SERGEANT FOR EAST AND WEST COWES Sergeant Mike Sizer
19 September 2010 - There is a new local police officer working with the communities of East and West Cowes to prevent and reduce crime.
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EXHIBITION RETURNS AFTER 34 YEARS
18 September 2010 - Unique collection of original Brannon engravings is set for public viewing for the first time in more than 30 years.
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GET IN GEAR FOR THIS YEAR'S ISLE OF WIGHT CYCLING FESTIVAL
18 September 2010 - The Island's annual cycling festival kicks off on Saturday 18 September with a host of two-wheeled activities for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
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EXTREME SAILING SERIES™ 2011 CONFIRMED: EVEN BIGGER, BETTER AND NOW GLOBAL! The Wave, Muscat - photo S. Whitewood
17 September 2010 - East Cowes based OC Events, creator of the award-winning sailing circuit now in its 4th season, have announced The Extreme Sailing Series™2011. confirming that it will now be worldwide.
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PLUGGED IN ECO-HOUSE LIGHTS UP BESTIVAL 2010 Plugged in Logo
17 September 2010 - This year’s Bestival saw the unveiling of Southern Electric’s plugged in eco-house, which is designed to show festivalgoers just how easy and cost-effective it is to make a difference to their carbon footprint.
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BAN GRANDMOTHERS AND UNCLES FROM OWNING DOGS
17 September 2010 - Most of the media stories that begin "dog attacks child" continue with "dog owned by grandmother/uncle". Is this a trend? Do we need to lobby for a Dangerous Grandmother Act now?
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HELPING YOU 'FALL INTO FITNESS'
17 September 2010 - Isle of Wight Council has launched a new campaign to help Islanders get
more active and fit
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MAN FORMALLY IDENTIFIED AFTER FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION
16 September 2010 - Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died after a road traffic collision on the Isle of Wight on Sunday, September 12, 2010.
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NO TERRIBLE TWOS HERE, AS FRESHWATER NCT GROUP CELEBRATES ITS SECOND ANNIVERSARY NCT Group Logo
16 September 2010 - Two years after the creation of a Freshwater-based NCT parent, baby and toddler group, Bumps, Babies and Beyond is going from strength to strength!

Formerly known as Tiny Tots, the group is now a firm favourite for families, every Wednesday, at the West Wight Youth Centre in Moa Place
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COWES YACHT HAVEN REVEALS WINTER BERTHING AND RELAUNCH OFFERS Cowes Yacht Haven
16 September 2010 - Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight has frozen its winter storage rates at 2009's prices.
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BESTIVAL SUCCESS FOR ISLE OF PINK FUNDRAISERS! Isle of Pink Stall at Bestival
16 September 2010 - Bestival went pink for Breast Cancer Campaign’s Isle of Pink fundraising initiative and helped raise more than £5,000 over the three-day period for breast cancer research.
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ONDECK RYA COURSE Ondeck boat at Boat Show - photo S. Whitewood
16 September 2010 - Local company Ondeck now offer an interactive training course so attending a theory training course at one of the recognised RYA centres may soon be a thing of the past with the launch of Virtual Environment Learning software and VOIP technology.
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AN EXPENSIVE TASTE IN MUSIC FOR CARISBROOKE MAN
15 September 2010 - A man has been fined a total of £315 including costs after not complying with a noise abatement notice and playing music too loudly.
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AGE CONCERN-SEVEN HILLS AND SKYDIVING FOR CELEBRATING AGE!
14 September 2010 - Three brave individuals are pushing themselves to the limit this autumn to raise funds for Island charity, Age Concern Isle of Wight and to launch this year's Celebrating Age Festival.
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MAN DIES AFTER ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
14 September 2010 - Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on Mersley Down Road on the Isle of Wight.
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OPERATION BAIZE: POLICE RENEW APPEAL AFTER FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
14 September 2010 - Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected hit-and-run fatal road traffic collision on the Isle of Wight.
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AGE CONCERN- SCHOOLS ACROSS THE ISLAND SIGN UP FOR THE WHEEL OF LIFE SCHOOL CHALLENGE!
14 September 2010 - Wheel of Life School Challenge 20th-24th September

Primary schools across the island have signed up to this year’s Wheel of Life Schools Challenge! Part of the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival, the Wheel of Life Challenge means schoolchildren around the island will be cycling to, in or around school to raise money for Age Concern Isle of Wight
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AGE CONCERN- CELEBRATING AGE FESTIVAL 2010 – FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
14 September 2010 - Anyone over 50 is welcome to try out their photography skills for this year’s Celebrating Age Festival on the Isle of Wight. Chris Avery will be running a 4 day digital photography workshop at Jubilee Stores, Newport from 20th-23rd September.
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SOCIAL WORK SCHEMES NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARDS
14 September 2010 - The Isle of Wight Council has been short listed for two national awards
recognising excellence in social work
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NEW TOWN SQUARE TO BE BUILT IN RYDE Ryde Square
13 September 2010 - As part of an ongoing project to improve the public realm in Ryde, a new town square will be built in October.
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NICK AND DAWN OPEN SHOW
13 September 2010 - Nick Hancock and Dawn Porter from the ITV programme “All at Sea” arrived at the floating marina aboard a WW2 launch to open the PSP Southampton Boat Show.
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FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE TO OPEN AT CARISBROOKE CASTLE
13 September 2010 - For the first time on the Isle of Wight, this November a Field of Remembrance will be opened to remember people from all parts of the Island who lost their lives while serving their country.
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HAVE YOUR SAY IN SERVICE REVIEW
12 September 2010 - There is still time for Islanders to contribute to a review of the council's library service and tourist information centres.
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APPEAL FOR OWNERS AFTER TRAPPED DOG RESCUED NEAR RAILWAY LINE Missing dog, name unknown.
12 September 2010 - Isle of Wight Council's Dog Warden Service is urging the owners of a dog found trapped next to the Island's railway line to come forward and claim him.
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HISTORIC COWES PHOTOS GO ON DISPLAY IN LIBRARIES Sir Charles Pasley
11 September 2010 - A photographic glimpse into the history of Cowes can be seen at three libraries across the Isle of Wight.
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REAL WOMEN TODAY – PLEASURE WITHOUT PAPER Real Women Today
11 September 2010 - Real Women Today is a new website magazine that’s vibrant, fun and sassy.
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ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY ENGINEERING APPRENTICE COLLECTS NATIONAL AWARD Craftsman John James, passing on upholstery skills to IWSR apprentice Kevin Colley
11 September 2010 - The steam engineering apprentice at The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been named ‘Young Preservationist of the Year 2010’ by The Transport Trust. In a national awards ceremony, 22 year-old Kevin Colley from Ryde on the Isle of Wight, was presented with his award by HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
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ISLE OF WIGHTCOMPANY RANKED AMONGST COUNTRY’S BEST YOUNG BUSINESSES IN HSBC START-UP STARS AWARDS HSBC Start Up Stars Awards
10 September 2010 - Local business, Fuel Britannia Straw Logs, has been named one of South West and Wales’ top young companies in the prestigious HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards, competing for the main prize and the special green category.
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HOVERTRAVEL RETURNS TO FULL SERVICE
10 September 2010 - Yesterday evening at 17h00 Hovertravel's second craft The Solent Express re-entered service.
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SHOWING YOU HOW TO AVOID PROBLEMS WHEN SHOPPING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
10 September 2010 - Isle of Wight Council's Trading Standards service will soon begin a
series of information and advice sessions on how to buy safely online
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COUNCIL TO CONSULT ON MAJOR BUDGET DECISIONS
10 September 2010 - A RANGE of measures that could help the Isle of Wight Council make millions of pounds worth of savings to its budget will be discussed by leading councillors next week.
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‘ A PLACE BETWEEN ’ – QUAYCRAFTS EXHIBITION AT PELHAM HOUSE GALLERY, COWES
10 September 2010 - Members of the QuayCrafts are exhibiting at the Pelham House Gallery in Cowes from Saturday 30th October until Saturday 4th December 2010.
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WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SAFE BESTIVAL ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT Police trying to make a safer bestival.
10 September 2010 - Keeping the Bestival music festival a safe experience for 50,000 people is the focus of police and partner agencies on the Isle of Wight.
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SAILING INTO SOUTHAMPTON - OFFICIAL OPENING OF PSP BOAT SHOW
09 September 2010 - With the PSP Southampton Boat Show officially opening on Friday 10th September it is time to see what is on in the way of special attractions for this year’s show.
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GREAT ISLE OF WIGHT SKATEBOARD CHALLENGE L to R Dan Shinnie, Moe Neve (crouching) Tim Peters
09 September 2010 - Ever thought about doing something a little out of the ordinary, a little wacky and more than a little unorthodox? Well the team from Street Sports have decided to put their wild idea into practice by skateboarding right around the coastal paths of the Isle of Wight, over three days.
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ESSENTIAL BINSTEAD ROAD REPAIR WORKS TO BEGIN
09 September 2010 - Works to secure the stability of a bridge in Binstead will get underway on Tuesday 14 September.
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SOUTHERN ELECTRIC HELP BESTIVAL-GOERS GET PLUGGED IN TO LIVING AND PARTYING THE SUSTAINABLE WAY
08 September 2010 - This week’s Bestival is going to be a truly electrifying experience when Southern Electric present their Plugged In Solar-powered Bestival Bandstand and Plugged In Eco-house.
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BESTIVAL + RAPANUI, FESTIVAL FASHION
07 September 2010 - Bestival have recruited eco fashion brand Rapanui to create and design a Bestival t-shirt from eco friendly materials.
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ISLAND BASED COMPANY JOINS WITH EUROPEAN SPORTS COMPANY
07 September 2010 - British company OC Group, based in East Cowes, and European based ThirdPole have joined forces in a non-cash deal that will bring together their competences into a leading global sports marketing and events company.
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RYDE CEMETERY LEARNING CENTRE TO BE OFFICIALLY OPENED
07 September 2010 - A new facility in Ryde Cemetery which has been set up in a restored building as part of the cemetery's major restoration scheme will be opened on Thursday 9 September.
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MOBILE ROADSHOW FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN
07 September 2010 - A series of exhibitions about plans that detail the future management of coastal flooding and erosion risks on the Island over the next century will go on display this month.
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KNOBS AND KNOCKERS CHARITY BALL TO TAKE PLACE IN OCTOBER Ball organisers Julie, Claire and Mary
07 September 2010 - Isle of Wight residents are being asked to dig deep and support breast and testicular cancer charities next month by attending a fundraising ball.
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INVITATION FROM EDNA COATSWORTH- WED 8TH SEPT - SUN 3RD OCT
06 September 2010 - To view my most recent work at an exhibition in Cowes Gallery.
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CAN YOU RECYCLE THE ISLAND FOR THE AIR AMBULANCE? Cycling to raise money for Air Ambulances.
06 September 2010 - RECYCLE THE ISLAND 2010 is on again. This fun cycling event is once again taking place on the Isle of Wight on Saturday 25th September 2010 to generate public awareness of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity and their textile recycling schemes in partnership with Bag It Up Ltd.
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ARTEMIS OCEAN RACING CLAIM OVERALL VICTORY IN SEVENSTAR RACE
06 September 2010 - With some boats still at sea in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race after nearly two weeks,it was decided on 2nd September that Artemis Ocean Racing had claimed overall victory.
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DUO’S MUSICAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS’ CYCLE
06 September 2010 - The imposing music room of beautiful NorthCourt in Shorwell will host a varied programme of music from the well-loved Tagore String Duo on Friday 10th September.
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH CARISBROOKE CASTLE'S GHOSTS
05 September 2010 - Guided Ghost Tours Monday 25 October - Halloween, Sunday 31 October.
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SUMMER MADNESS MUSIC EVENT AT CARISBROOKE Headline act Paul Weller
04 September 2010 - Sunday 29th August saw the second Summer Madness festival on the Island.
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MONEY UP FOR GRABS FOR YOUTH GROUPS
03 September 2010 - The Isle of Wight Community Fund (IWCF) is encouraging local groups to apply for funding as it opens its small grants programme.
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SPORTS CLUBS SMILING AFTER £13,000 FUNDING BOOST Cricket Club that has received £1,962 in funding.
03 September 2010 - 4 Island sports and community groups have been successful in receiving Comic Relief funding of £13,664.
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FREE WATERSPORTS ACTIVITIES ON OFFER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
03 September 2010 - Young people are being offered the chance to try out a range of
watersports activities for free at a one-day watersports festival being
organised by the Isle of Wight Council
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LOCAL DAREDEVIL PARACHUTE JUMPS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANINE PARTNERS Anne Watts completing her parachute jump.
02 September 2010 - Anne Watts (60) from Whitwell recently completed a parachute jump and raised £223 for Canine Partners.
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EXTRA POLICE ON DUTY FOR SAFE SCOOTER RALLY
02 September 2010 - Extra police officers are on duty across the Isle of Wight to help maintain public safety during the world famous annual scooter rally.
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ISLANDERS STAY ON TOP AFTER TROPHY WIN
02 September 2010 - The Wightlink Islanders were made to work hard to hang on to top spot in the National trophy by a dogged Weymouth team at Smallbrook last night.
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SHANKLIN POLICE STATION FRONT OFFICE CLOSED
01 September 2010 - Police on the Isle of Wight are advising members of the public not to visit the front office of Shanklin police station during the next month.
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ISLANDERS ASKED TO RETURN IMPORTANT FORMS
01 September 2010 - Residents are being reminded to complete and return canvass forms used
to update the Register of Electors for the Isle of Wight
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BUZZI DOUBLE SECURES HARMSWORTH TROPHY The POWERBOAT FESTIVAL LOGO
01 September 2010 - The Red FPT of Fabio Buzzi has taken victory in the 50 th anniversary Cowes Torquay Cowes, completing a dominant double victory at the British Powerboat Festival.
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