West Cowes Red Jet Reduced to Hourly Service
Due to a technical problem Red Funnel will be operating a one jet hi-speed service today (Friday 15th March). The... Read more
Isle of Wight Prepares To Go Walking with Dinosaurs In 3D
The Isle of Wight today (14th March) announced plans to partner with BBC Earth Films and Twentieth Century... Read more
Services Working Together To Provide Palliative Care
The NHS on the Isle of Wight, Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Layla’s Trust and Kissy Puppy are working in partnership... Read more
Eurovia Questions Must Be Answered In Public
Scott Wardrop the Managing Director of the Eurovia Group must answer questions in public about the asphalt... Read more
New Ultrasound Scanner for Island Respiratory Patients
Patients requiring assessment and diagnosis for various lung problems will benefit thanks to the fundraising... Read more
Man Charged Following Fatal Collision
Hampshire Constabulary has charged a man following the death of a 10-year-old schoolgirl in a collision in... Read more
Good National Performance For Trust
Performance information reviewed by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board, shows that the services provided by... Read more
‘Do The Wight Thing’ For Waterside Community Trust
Isle of Wight Festival artwork is steeped in history and features in this new initiative to raise money for... Read more
Red Noses Fitted In Blizzard On Wight
Hovertravel for the first time ever and despite extreme winter conditions, fitted red noses to their two craft:... Read more
Help For First Time Buyers From Council
An Isle of Wight Council initiative to help residents get a foot onto the property ladder is set to get the... Read more
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- 13/03 Eurovia Questions Must Be Answered In Public
- 13/03 New Ultrasound Scanner for Island Respiratory Patients
- 13/03 Man Charged Following Fatal Collision
- 12/03 Good National Performance For Trust
- 12/03 ‘Do The Wight Thing’ For Waterside Community Trust
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New Ultrasound Scanner for Island Respiratory Patients
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Man Charged Following Fatal Collision
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Help For First Time Buyers From Council
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Overnight Shelter Opens For Homeless
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Top Mops Awarded Public Conveniences Contract
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Isle of Wight
West Cowes Red Jet Reduced to Hourly Service
Due to a technical problem Red Funnel will be operating a one jet hi-speed service today (Friday 15th March). The service will commence at 0545 from Southampton and then 0615 from West Cowes and will continue to run hourly
Community
Isle of Wight Prepares To Go Walking with Dinosaurs In 3D
The Isle of Wight today announced plans to partner with BBC Earth Films and Twentieth Century Fox to bring Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie to the island this summer.
Events
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Isle of Wight Walking Festival Programme Out Now
A programme containing details of hundreds of walks and events taking place at this year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festival is now available to pick up from libraries, council help centres, travel hubs and various businesses across the Island.
- Portsmouth High School Hosting Education Forum
- Duck Race on the River Yar
- Isle of Wight Comes Alive At Half-Term
Education
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OFSTED Praises SMART Isle of Wight
Following the official Ofsted visit held between 14th – 18th January, a team of two of Her Majesty’s Inspectors and five additional inspectors concluded that Smart is a Good provider and has significantly improved its grades since the last inspection and was a privilege to inspect.
- Portsmouth High School Hosting Education Forum
- Earth Cube Lands At Dinosaur Isle For ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ Special
- Mum & Dad Glad Their Son Picked Apprenticeship
Lifestyle
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Eurovia Questions Must Be Answered In Public
Scott Wardrop the Managing Director of the Eurovia Group must answer questions in public about the asphalt plant his company hope to build on the River Medina in Cowes, says the Island’s MP Andrew Turner.
- New Ultrasound Scanner for Island Respiratory Patients
- New Green and Safety Transport Schemes Announced
- Child Benefit Reminder For Higher Income Earners
Citizen Media
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Beware Of Social Media Scams
So who won the ipad or iphone and will we ever find out? Have you recently been targeted in a bogus giveaway that offered the opportunity to win an ipad.
- Give To Youth - Sporting Chance Needs You!
- Traineeships - will they fly or fail?
- WightFibre Response To Council Broadband Plans
People
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Overnight Shelter Opens For Homeless
Following the recent snowfall and drop in temperature, an overnight shelter for the homeless is being opened on the Isle of Wight.
- Transport Minister Meets With Wightlink
- Island Girlguiding Celebrate 'Thoughts Around The World'
- Megan Baker Estate Agents Boosts Brass Band
Interactive
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Bring Lottie Home – Online Auction
Fundraisers from different organisations across the Isle of Wight, have come together to organise a special one off auction in aid of Lottie Rann, the little girl from Niton who was struck down by Meningitis for the second time last year leaving her paralysed from the neck down.
- Isle of Wight Survey On Police Use Of Body Worn Video Cameras
- Better Broadband For Isle of Wight Moves Closer
- Star Count 2013 – No Telescope Required
Business
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Top Mops Awarded Public Conveniences Contract
A local cleaning company has been awarded a contract from the Isle of Wight Council to clean and maintain the local authority’s 41 public toilets.
- Tesco Express Store Now Open In Ventnor
- HMV Store To Close On Isle of Wight
- Don’t Get Caught On The Net By Tax Rebate Phishing Scam
National News
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Isle of Wight Prepares To Go Walking with Dinosaurs In 3D
The Isle of Wight today announced plans to partner with BBC Earth Films and Twentieth Century Fox to bring Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie to the island this summer.
- 'Spring Swing' Could Bring Snow
- Police Seek Help To Find Driver After Fatal Crash
- Island MP Leads Cross-Party Delegation To See Minister
Entertainment
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Isle of Wight Prepares To Go Walking with Dinosaurs In 3D
The Isle of Wight today announced plans to partner with BBC Earth Films and Twentieth Century Fox to bring Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie to the island this summer.
- Isle of Wight Comes Alive At Half-Term
- Earth Cube Lands At Dinosaur Isle For ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ Special
- Royal Fun at Osborne & Interactive Quests at Carisbrooke
Advertorial
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‘Do The Wight Thing’ For Waterside Community Trust
Isle of Wight Festival artwork is steeped in history and features in this new initiative to raise money for the Waterside Community Trust.
- Hovertravel To Offer Discounted UK Coach Fares
- Royal Fun at Osborne & Interactive Quests at Carisbrooke
- Isle of Wight Set To Hit The Right Note
Town & Village News
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West Cowes Red Jet Reduced to Hourly Service
Due to a technical problem Red Funnel will be operating a one jet hi-speed service today (Friday 15th March). The service will commence at 0545 from Southampton and then 0615 from West Cowes and will continue to run hourly
- Man Charged Following Fatal Collision
- Help For First Time Buyers From Council
- New Green and Safety Transport Schemes Announced
Social Welfare
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Services Working Together To Provide Palliative Care
The NHS on the Isle of Wight, Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Layla’s Trust and Kissy Puppy are working in partnership to provide palliative care for Children and Young People with a life limiting or life threatening illness on the Isle of Wight.
- New Ultrasound Scanner for Island Respiratory Patients
- Good National Performance For Trust
- Bembridge RNLI Get Creative In Fort Rescue
