This morning (Sunday), the body of a 67 year old female cruise ship passenger was recovered in the Solent off Cowes (Isle of Wight) by the RNLI Calshot lifeboat and transferred to hospital by Coastguard Rescue Helicopter. (more…)

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The Internet provides the perfect forum for Cyberbullies, individuals whose aim is to gain gratification from the distress caused by provoking and tormenting others.  Social networking sites make it a lot easier for web users to bully people online, many victims of cyberbullying have complained that they have seen personal photos, emails or blog postings where others could see it without their permission. (more…)

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The third British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society (BRPS) Fighting Blindness Whitecliff Bay Weekend, started yesterday (Friday) 28th September 2007 and will continue until Monday 1st October 2007. (more…)

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Sandown High School on the Isle of Wight has closed its website after links to pornography and drugs were discovered on the parents’ forum.  Other links guided parents towards online casinos and indecent images (more…)

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Convicted rapist Ian Butterworth, who was sentenced last month in his absence, to 13-and-a-half years in prison, was arrested on the Isle of Wight on Thursday. (more…)

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The latest version of the Island’s only comprehensive public transport handbook is now available.  The free guide, published by the Isle of Wight Council includes timetable information on bus, rail and ferry services to, from and within the Island. (more…)

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The first revised Highway Code in eight years has today been unveiled.  The updated Code offers the latest road safety rules and advice, as well as promoting greater courtesy and understanding among all road users, particularly those who are most vulnerable. (more…)

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Isle of Wight fire-fighters are preparing to make their latest and possibly final humanitarian trip to a Romanian children’s day centre they have been supporting since 2005.  Fire-fighters with expertise in computing and education have been selected to take part in the latest venture since links were first established with Brasov through Sandown Rotary and Wighthope organisation. (more…)

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