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Operation Christmas Child

Nov 4th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Advertising, Appeal, Charity, Online News

Operation Christmas Child 2008 organised by Samaritan’s Purse International has begun. Do something special for someone you don’t know this Christmas and keep the magic alive by filling a shoebox with presents for someone less fortunate watch the video here…



Libraries Require Modern Shake Up

Nov 4th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Consultation, Culture, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Online News

In an online world, libraries should more than ever be at the very heart of our communities. This announcement by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham, announcement came on the same day as a report from Skills Secretary John Denham on informal learning, which called for public buildings like libraries and museums to be opened for use by adult learning groups…



It’s A Raid @ Quay Arts

Oct 28th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Advertising, Arts, Events, Isle of Wight, News

‘It’s A Raid!’ at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport, is packed with intriguing stories and memorable songs tracing the colourful history of Chicago and the rise and fall of its most notorious characters!



Log Onto Consumer Direct With Your Christmas Tale Of Woe

Oct 10th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Advertising, Business, Campaign, Christmas, Isle of Wight, News, Online News

If your past Christmases have been ruined by the turkey not turning up on time, the must have gadget that’s dead on arrival, or the jumper that’s four sizes too big, Consumer Direct is asking people to share their experiences, online as part of National Consumer Week…



OFT Reveal Top Scams in UK

Sep 18th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Business, Campaign, Government, Interactive, Islandwide, Money, News

The OFT have announced the results of its nationwide ‘Scamnesty’ campaign which reveals for the first time the scale of mass-marketed scam mailings targeting UK residents. The ‘Scamnesty’ campaign, held earlier in the year, and supported by the Isle of Wight Council, called on the public to fight back against the scammers by collecting any scam mailings and dropping them into designated ‘Scamnesty’ bins areas across the Island…



Schneider Trophy Set to Take Off

Aug 28th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Events, History, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

The Schneider Trophy, the most significant race in the history of aviation, returns to the Isle of Wight and will be held at Bembridge Airfield this coming weekend August 30th - 31st 2008.
The race, originally for seaplanes but now for land based aircraft will be flown round a course starting and finishing at Bembridge airfield and [...]



Inconsiderate Parking Deterent Underway

Aug 11th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Community, Consultation, Government, Isle of Wight, News

The writing soon may not have to be on the wall for inconsiderate motorists. Plans to help councils tackle inconsiderate parking are now outlined in a consultation published by the DFT…



Isle of Wight Speed Away Past Bandits

Jul 23rd, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Competition, Home News, Lead, News, Sport

Hot young property Richard Sweetman, who begun his British career on loan to the Isle of Wight, made a good impression last night as the Isle of Wight ran out 53-40 winners over Berwick. More encouraging news, James Holder and Krysztof Stjanowski, amassed a paid 22 points between them in the match…