Lights of Love Service and Parades:  (more…)

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Ms Hewitt said: “This is a triumph for public health and a huge step forward for health protection.  Thousands of people’s lives will be saved and the health of thousands more protected.   Smoke-free legislation will protect everyone from the harm of second-hand smoke when working, socialising and relaxing and will provide a more supportive environment for smokers who wish to give up.”  (more…)

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St. John Ambulance (SJA) is now seeking entrants for its nationwide schools’ First Aid competition which offers a fun way for 7 to 15 year olds to learn first aid. 

Youngsters will pit their skills against their peers to win honours and a share of £2,800 in prize money for their schools to spend on equipment.  (more…)

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Latest News from iwradio.co.uk and iwight.com websites on the recent Council Survey.   (more…)

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The Government appointed Examination in Public (EiP) into the draft of the South East Plan have invited Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Police Authority for their views.   (more…)

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The 101 Single Non-Emergency Number (SNEN) an alternative to dialling 999 in handling complaints of low-level crime and anti-social behaviour, having been reported as trialled successfully in pilot areas across the UK has nationally been ‘put on hold’.   (more…)

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In his role as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, the Duke of York undertakes a wide range of official activities.  These include encouraging British companies to become involved in international trade, selling British goods and services overseas, and attracting and retaining inward investment to protect British jobs.

Vestas Blades UK Ltd are the world leader in producing composite blades for wind generators, and are highly involved in the development of wind powered technology.

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Nine huge pennies descended on London this week as 118 918 was introduced to the Capital. Oxfams promotional team of over 30 staff got the launch rolling by pushing 9 huge pennies around London spreading the good news about 118 918. 

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Rapidly following-on from the publication of the Stern Report, which documented the economic case for tackling climate change, the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) has produced a new ‘Annual Report Card’ (ARC) focusing on the marine environment. (more…)

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The ‘Youth Matters’ workbook exercises can be done individually, or as part of a group and are designed to provoke thought and discussion.  (more…)

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The International Day of Disabled People on the 3rd December marks the start of a week of activities highlighting disability issues and the Government is pushing forward its agenda to achieve equality for disabled people. 

Anne McGuire, Minister for Disabled People, said:  (more…)

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Isle of Wight Community Champions.

Community Champions FAQS

Profiles of Isle of Wight Community Champions

Anyone wishing further information regarding Community Champions Grants on the Isle of Wight, are now advised to contact: (more…)

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Figures show that Britons still love to be beside the seaside, however it appears overseas visitors are giving our UK Coastal Resorts a miss. (more…)

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Isle of Wight based RF Engines (RFEL) are in the News again this week.

RF Engines Limited (RFEL), the provider of high performance signal processing systems for FPGAs, today announced that it has delivered an advanced, real-time, signal analysis system to the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) Laboratories in Paris, France.  (more…)

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West Wight Charter Skipper’s Association hosted the British Cod Championships in Yarmouth on 15th and 16th November 2006. 

On behalf of the West Wight Charter Skippers Association, I would like to say thank you to everyone who took part and for the support that they gave to us for the British Cod Championships 2006.  (more…)

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The future of the South East for the next 20 years is the subject of a crucial debate starting today 28th November.
 
The South East Regional Assembly submitted its 20 year regional draft plan to the Government in March this year.  The Plan covers the county areas of Kent, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Special Policy Area.  (more…)

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