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Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner, has released an update on the campaign for the cross-Solent ferry market to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
To date 8,224 businesses and members of the public have supported the campaign either on line or by writing into Mr Turner’s office. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: In addition to the Isle of Wight Driver Clampdown that was published yesterday on Island Pulse. Read more » The lasting impact of drink driving is also highlighted in a new THINK! campaign launched by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick. (more…)
David Newble reports: In order to improve your driving, why not come and join the experts at Isle of Wight Council and share in their motoring and driving knowledge by enrolling on a Better Driving Course?
The next course will run on a Wednesday evening, starting on the 4th June at Enterprise House, Newport from 7.30pm - 9.30pm and will continue each Wednesday evening for 5 further weeks. (more…)
Simon Butler reports: Following the annual Fostering Fortnight held between 12th - 24th May, dozens of people have expressed an interest to the Isle of Wight Council in becoming foster carers. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: National Tackling Drugs Week began this week (19th – 23rd May) and Police on the Isle of Wight are set to continue work in reducing drug related crime across the Island. Â
This year, the Home Office are building on the success and momentum of the previous initiative, Tackling Drugs Day and have extended the day to a full week. (more…)
David Newble reports: Research shows that driver error is the main cause of road traffic accidents. No matter what driving experience you have, bad driving habits easily develop, often without you realising it and if allowed to develop, these habits could, in certain situations, become dangerous. (more…)
Gavin Foster reports: Steps taken on the Island to tackle alcohol abuse have been given a boost.
Coinciding with a national initiative this week to warn drinkers of the safe alcohol limit, the IW Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy - compiled by the IW Council and the IW NHS Primary Care Trust - has been praised by GOSE. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner (pictured below), got on an exercise bike to help promote the British Lung Foundations new awareness campaign for healthy lungs.
The British Lung Foundation is urging people to protect their lungs and to keep them healthy by taking regular exercise. (more…)
Simon Butler reports: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is sending a message to all Island households, stressing the importance of smoke alarms. It’s after the lives of three people were saved from fires in their homes, almost certainly because smoke alarms did their job and alerted occupants. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports:Â A month-long education and enforcement campaign to tackle the growing numbers of motorcycle casualties on roads in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has been launched by police.
Since the beginning of the year, eight motorcyclists have lost their lives in collisions across the two counties. (more…)
Gavin Foster reports: The Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire Constabulary are joining forces with off-licenses in Ryde in a new initiative to tackle alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in the town. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: Latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) state: accidents at work are costing Isle of Wight and Hampshire, £23.5m and every 25 minutes, someone breaks or fractures a bone at work.
As a result the HSE has now launched the ‘Shattered Lives’ campaign, to highlight the devastating consequences of simple slips, trips and falls in the workplace. (more…)
Ray Harrington-Vail reports: Recycling and Climate Change – a load of rubbish?  The Riverside Centre is to host an information evening which will look at the links between waste, recycling and Climate Change.
The Island is one of the top local authorities for domestic waste recycling. Shortly a new Gasification plant will come on stream which will convert combustible material from households and businesses into energy for some 2000 homes. (more…)
David Newble reports:  The Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet, from today April 8th, will apply new control orders to enforce responsible dog ownership on the Isle of Wight.
New dog control orders are being introduced which will bar dogs from a number of beaches across the Isle of Wight (excluding St Helens and Seagrove Bay) between 1st May and 30th September and will make it an offence not to have dogs on leads on roads and pavements across the entire Island. (more…)
David Newble reports: Today, as part of Alcohol Awareness Week, the Island’s police, Isle of Wight Council and the Isle of Wight NHS Primary Care Trust are joining forces to promote a safe drinking message on the Isle of Wight.
The Alcohol Awareness campaign runs between 7th and 14th April aims to highlight the dangers of drinking too much and to encourage sensible drinking among vulnerable groups particularly the young. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports:  This morning the Red Funnel ferry terminal in Southampton was subject to a rowdy protest by grey squirrels, who wielded placards reading “Give greys the right to the Isle of Wight” and “Let Greys Go On Holidays”
However, it appeared the action was (more…)
David Newble reports: At the landmark Isle of Wight green conference Eco Island, record breaking yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur highlighted how she feels modern living has become detached from the resources it consumes.
Held in Cowes, the conference was a rallying call to businesses and organisations to support the Eco Island aim of making the Isle of Wight carbon neutral and energy self-sufficient by 2020. (more…)
Jenny Button reports:Â Â The first Eco Island 2008 discussions begin today, at Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight.Â
The high-profile conference with internationally-renowned speakers such as Ellen MacArthur, OBE, (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: Red Funnel ferries have teamed up with the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust and launched a campaign, not just to promote holidays on the Isle of Wight, but to generate greater awareness in protecting the Islands famous red squirrel population.
The Isle of Wight whilst not just the perfect choice for a holiday also provides a habitat for around 3500 rare Red Squirrels, (more…)
John Coles reports:  Almost 1,000 bottles and cans of alcohol were confiscated across the Isle of Wight and Hampshire as part of a national crackdown on underage drinking during February half term.
As part of the national Home Office initiative, extra officers were out on patrol to seize alcohol found on anyone under the age of 18. (more…)
