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Safer Internet Day ‘Think B4 U Post’
Safer Internet Day takes place today and will focus on the theme “Think B4 U Post”. To help protect young people online a range of activities are taking place across the world throughout the week 8th–12th February.Read more…
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Do you know of a child or young person who has overcome significant difficulties in his or her life or has participated in an activity that has had a positive impact on him or herself, or on others? If so your Isle of Wight High Sheriff wants to know!…
Regular news bulletin, providing an overview of top stories and featured news from the Island Pulse in just sixty seconds or less. 1st – 7th February 2010…
Two Business Apprentices from the Isle of Wight participated in National Apprenticeship Week by enjoying a promotional event in Portsmouth with Time Team presenter Tony Robinson. Lucy Johnson and John Williams both former students of Medina High…
The Island’s Footprint Trust charity has added its voice to concerns that nationally some £16bn worth of benefits are unclaimed every year and on the Isle of Wight 10,000 Islanders are missing out on allowances…
A major event for all the family is taking place later this month where several organisations will show the work they do. Aimed at tackling and preventing crime the ‘Partners Against Crime’, which follows on from the successful ‘Question Crime’ in 2009, will be held at Medina Leisure Centre on 20th February…
Isle of Wight residents can access free swimming as part of a scheme being run by the BBC. ‘ThrillSeeker’ is a campaign by the BBC that aims to get the family involved in physical activity with a sense of fun, challenge and adventure…
As one of only three people from the UK, John Despard from Bembridge took part in the Marcialonga 70km ski race marathon in Italy. Thousands of people from all over the world participated, his story and why he entered is an amazing feat in his own battle against cancer…
Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP quoted some results of a recent survey of Island residents during a debate about immigration in Parliament. He found the survey a good way of finding out the views of his constituents and is currently developing a website that will give much greater freedom to find out Islanders views about local issues…
Red Funnel has set up a free travel voucher scheme with the Isle of Wight Community Foundation, to assist voluntary and community groups and the local people they support by contributing towards the cost of travelling to the mainland using their ferries…
Healthy exercise and infectious exuberance were much in evidence when people eagerly took up the challenge to play their part in an unusual circumnavigation challenge set by Cowes and East Cowes members of the RNLI…
Isle of Wight
Mountain Bikes Reported StolenPolice are making a fresh appeal for information after the theft of two mountain bikes. Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the mountain bikes being removed from a garden shed at an address on Staplers Road in Newport…
Community
Ofsted Praise Island Children’s Respite Care UnitFollowing an unnanounced visit, Ofsted inspectors have praised Beaulieu House children’s home for disabled children as being ‘Good with outstanding features’. The inspection on the Isle of Wight Council facility reports: ‘a committed care team who demonstrate warm relationships with the young people.’ …
Citizen Media
Focus On ApprenticeshipsAs National Apprenticeship Week 2010 drew to a close, it’s hoped the surrounding publicity encourages more people to look into and take up the wealth of opportunities on offer. A meeting with ‘Time Team’ Tony Robinson, created an impetus for me to discover some history of Apprenticeships and to share current informational links…
Entertainment
What’s On In FebruaryIsle of Wight Event News February 2010: National Apprenticeship Week, IW Council Budget Options, Big Health Check Up, Isle of Wight Haiti Appeal Concert, Ten Mile Road Race, Valentine Ball, Football Challenge, IslandExpo Catering & Hospitality Exhibition, Go Orange for the Indies Day, Half-Term Fun on Wight and much more…
Business
Be Your Own Boss Advice SessionBudding Isle of Wight entrepreneurs with a brilliant idea up their sleeve or anyone thinking of running their own business should visit a drop-in advice session on Thursday in Newport Jobcentre Plus…
Islandwide
Success for Play Plus Share SchemeSix Island mums are celebrating after achieving open college network accreditations in Play Plus after taking part in the Share programme, a scheme co-ordinated by the Isle of Wight Council’s community and family learning service.
Events
Mother’s Day on the Isle of WightGive your mum the treat she really deserves this Mothering Sunday with either a crafty experience, dinner out or a welcome short break from the norm on the Isle of Wight. Lots of free manicures, flowers, chocolates and cake with just enough fizz to make her feel appreciated…
Sport
Return To Sport & Sport4Kids CoursesBookings are now being taken in the latest courses of popular ‘Return to Sport’ and ‘Sport4Kids’ schemes. Junior Golf, table-tennis, fishing, cricket and Tai-Chi will soon be available…
Island Newswire
Vessel Sinks Off Isle of WightAn angler was rescued this afternoon, after his boat sank two miles South West of St Catherine’s Point on the Isle of Wight. Solent Coastguard scrambled the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter and requested the launch of Yarmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were also called out…
Online News
Island Man Fears Twitter StalkerAnother satirical snippet from the NewsBiscuit: Paranoid man from the Isle of Wight claims he is being followed on Twitter. James Crowthorn from Sandown told NewsBiscuit : It’s a bit weird – like someone on the internet is paying attention to what I’m saying.’…
Weather
Icy Weather WarningThe Met Office has forecast subzero temperatures and possible snow showers which may lead to icy stretches on untreated Island roads. Reports abound with news of snow and sleet on the way, but will it snow on the Isle of Wight?..
