Archive for May, 2007

Red Funnel Ferries Off Schedule.

: Island Pulse News : May 31st, 2007

Red Funnel Ferry services were disrupted this afternoon when a passenger became unwell on the ferry at the East Cowes terminal at approx 3.30pm. (more…)

Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 1st -3rd June 2007

: Island Pulse : May 31st, 2007

Isle of Wight Old Gaffers Festival 2007: Island Pulse Intro:

Update 5th June: View a selection of the photographs in Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 2007 Review  HERE  and visit Island Lifestyles 2020 Click HERE  for more images of Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 2007 (more…)

Island Fire Service Credited for Improving.

: IWC Media : May 30th, 2007

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been judged to be ‘improving well’ by the Audit Commission.

The award the equivalent of a three out of four rating, followed an appeal of the ‘improving adequately’ direction of travel rating awarded by auditors after an assessment at the end of last year. (more…)

Rural Communities Urged to Think Green.

: Island Pulse : May 30th, 2007

Rural communities need to become greener by using resources more wisely and cutting carbon emissions.  This was the message from the One Planet Village conference this week, which was hosted jointly by South East Rural Affairs Forum and the South East England Regional Assembly. (more…)