Donated Cars Will Aid Efforts to Achieve Independent Living
Two new cars donated to the Intermediate Care Team by the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital will assist... Read more
Island Clubs Unite To Host Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Regatta
A special one-off sailing regatta is being organised by a number of Isle of Wight clubs in celebration of... Read more
BikeSafe Road Safety Event for Island’s Motorcyclists
More than 9 out of every 10 motorcyclists injured in collisions on the Isle of Wight are from the island itself. ... Read more
Island Students Become CyberMentors To Tackle Bullying
Students from Medina, Cowes and Carisbrooke colleges, and also from Ryde and Sandown Bay academies are becoming... Read more
WOW Factor Line Up At Island WOWfest
House legends Paul Oakenfold and Danny Rampling, and reggae stars Junior Marvin of Bob Marley’s Wailers... Read more
Town And Village Councils Given Funding For Improvement Projects
Areas across the Isle of Wight will benefit from locally-led projects after Isle of Wight Council approved... Read more
Appeal For Witnesses Following Collision In Newport
Isle of Wight Police are appealing for more witnesses after a road traffic collision in Newport. A single... Read more
Bail Extended for Damien Nettles Suspects
Police can confirm three people arrested on suspicion of being involved in the suspected murder of missing... Read more
Floating Bridge Due For Annual Inspection
The Cowes Floating Bridge will be taken out of service from Monday 19 March for an annual inspection by the... Read more
Karen Baker On Her Bike for Red & White Appeal
With close working links between the two organisations, Karen Baker, Chief Operating Officer at NHS Isle of... Read more
Latest News Headlines
- 09/03 Donated Cars Will Aid Efforts to Achieve Independent Living
- 09/03 Island Clubs Unite To Host Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Regatta
- 09/03 BikeSafe Road Safety Event for Island’s Motorcyclists
- 09/03 Island Students Become CyberMentors To Tackle Bullying
- 08/03 WOW Factor Line Up At Island WOWfest
- 08/03 Town And Village Councils Given Funding For Improvement Projects
- 08/03 Appeal For Witnesses Following Collision In Newport
- 08/03 Bail Extended for Damien Nettles Suspects
- 08/03 Floating Bridge Due For Annual Inspection
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Town And Village Councils Given Funding For Improvement Projects
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Isle of Wight Youth Make Your Move & Dance for British Red Cross
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Isle of Wight Digital Switchover Underway
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New IOW NHS 2012 Guide to Volunteering
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Better Isle of Wight Roads A Step Nearer
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Islanders Embrace New Recycling Scheme
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Life Enhancing Equipment Donated by Hospital Friends
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More Support Sought In Super-Fast Broadband Survey
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EcoIsland Founder Plugs Into Low Carbon Transport
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Could Isle of Wight Farmers Be The Cream Of The Crop?
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Coastal Communities Fund To Support Seaside Town Rejuvenation
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Queen To Visit Isle of Wight In Diamond Jubilee Tour
Isle of Wight
Donated Cars Will Aid Efforts to Achieve Independent Living
Two new cars donated to the Intermediate Care Team by the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital will assist in the care of patients when they are ready to be discharged into the community.
Community
Island Clubs Unite To Host Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Regatta
A special one-off sailing regatta is being organised by a number of Isle of Wight clubs in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year.
Events
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BikeSafe Road Safety Event for Island’s Motorcyclists
More than 9 out of every 10 motorcyclists injured in collisions on the Isle of Wight are from the island itself. That’s the finding of figures released by police ahead of a motorcycling road safety course being set up in May to help reduce the number of casualties.
- WOW Factor Line Up At Island WOWfest
- Isle of Wight Digital Switchover Underway
- Navitus Bay Wind Park Public Exhibition On Wight
Education
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Island Students Become CyberMentors To Tackle Bullying
Students from Medina, Cowes and Carisbrooke colleges, and also from Ryde and Sandown Bay academies are becoming the first teenagers on the Isle of Wight to receive training to help young people beat bullying as a part of an anti-bullying initiative called CyberMentors.
- UKSA Working Hard For Young Islanders
- High Number of Parents Offered First Choice Of School
- College Launches New Rural Programme
Lifestyle
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Donated Cars Will Aid Efforts to Achieve Independent Living
Two new cars donated to the Intermediate Care Team by the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital will assist in the care of patients when they are ready to be discharged into the community.
- Town And Village Councils Given Funding For Improvement Projects
- Council Secures Government Grant To Help Improve Island Fire Service
- College Launches New Rural Programme
Citizen Media
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Help To Fine Tune Your Digital Switchover Experience
As Island Pulse mentioned earlier today, the Digital TV Switchover for the Isle of Wight is well underway. Digital UK are experiencing high demand on their 08456 50 50 50 helpline number. We have provided some helpful tips on retuning below:
- Navitus Bay Wind Park Public Exhibition On Wight
- Police Thank Good Samaritans After Newport Crash
- Isle of Wight Navigator Plots Azzam On Course To Success
People
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Karen Baker On Her Bike for Red & White Appeal
With close working links between the two organisations, Karen Baker, Chief Operating Officer at NHS Isle of Wight is getting on her bike to support Southampton’s University Hospitals Trust Red and White Appeal.
- Isle of Wight Welcomes Five Leap Year Babies
- Hospital Friends Provide Help for Stroke Victims
- True Blue Island MP Shows His Red Side
Interactive
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More Support Sought In Super-Fast Broadband Survey
Isle of Wight businesses and residents are being further encouraged to show their support for plans to equip the Island with super-fast broadband.
- Navigate Offers Anti-Scam Advice
- Safer Internet Day Across Isle of Wight & Hampshire
- Island Teenagers Sought To Design A Logo For Navitus Bay Wind Park
Business
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TV Signal Switchover Underway At Rowridge Transmitter
Analogue TV signals were turned off across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex today, and digital TV boosted to reach all areas.
- New Home Oxygen Supplier For Island
- Council Tax Frozen As Island Budget Approved
- Sandown Pub Landlady Fined After Noise Complaints
National News
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Smokers Urged To ‘Take the Leap’ on No Smoking Day
Thousands of smokers on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to ‘take the leap’ on No Smoking Day 14th March 2012.
- Isle of Wight Youth Make Your Move & Dance for British Red Cross
- Isle of Wight Rated Highly in Outpatient Survey
- HMRC Pulls Plug on Electricians Who Don’t Pay Up
Entertainment
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Island Clubs Unite To Host Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Regatta
A special one-off sailing regatta is being organised by a number of Isle of Wight clubs in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year.
- WOW Factor Line Up At Island WOWfest
- Round the Island Race News: Colour & Glamour Hits The Solent
- Double Feature For RedTie Theatre
Advertorial
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Isle of Wight Youth Make Your Move & Dance for British Red Cross
Choreographer Arlene Phillips is encouraging young people on the Isle of Wight to help a charity save lives through dance. Volunteers will join theatre casts at the island’s Medina Theatre to launch this year’s British Red Cross Dance: Make Your Move competition
- College Launches New Rural Programme
- Cowes Celebrates Queen's Diamond Jubilee with Boat & Leisure Festival
- Nest is Best on Isle of Wight
Town & Village News
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Town And Village Councils Given Funding For Improvement Projects
Areas across the Isle of Wight will benefit from locally-led projects after Isle of Wight Council approved a number of schemes put forward by town and parish councils.
- Bail Extended for Damien Nettles Suspects
- Floating Bridge Due For Annual Inspection
- Isle of Wight Welcomes Five Leap Year Babies
Social Welfare
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Isle of Wight NAS Launches Reaching High for Autism
Celebrating 50 years of the National Autistic Society and to mark World Autism Awareness Day, the NAS IOW branch have organised a very special fundraising event where many schools and small groups will be given the opportunity to take part in the build of a 50ft (15 metres) Lego ladder.
- Isle of Wight Rated Highly in Outpatient Survey
- Island Road Show 'Be Clear on Cancer'
- Expert Patient Programmes Coming to the Island
