Police have revealed their latest tool in the war against crime Top Trumps style cards of themselves.
The £3,000 ‘Cop Swap’ aims to get local youngsters to swap the cards, which range from Community Support Officers right up to a ‘platinum’ Chief Superintendent card, amongst each other in order to build up a complete set.
The Cop [...]
With the Olympics less then a month away we catch up with members of Team GB as they discuss their hopes for Beijing.
We have video footage of Kelly Sotherton and other Olympic hopefuls representing Great Britain, as they discuss their aspirations for the Olympics that kick off on Friday 8th August…
Could the power of the petrol pumps be an important measuring stick, in the future leadership of our country? Unleaded petrol sits (nationally) at about £1.20 a litre with diesel at £1.32 or more after rises in the global cost of oil.
I too feel the pinch, as a reluctant user of my humble web ferret [...]
Island Pulse apologises for the disruption in service.
The Isle of Wight Hockey Club recently held its Annual Hockey Festival over the weekend of 10th and 11th May at Newport Victoria Recreation Ground.
There were matches for men’s, ladies and mixed teams with sides travelling and taking part from across the UK
Councillor Melanie Swan writes: Education Assurances Meaningless. Councillors were invited to attend a briefing on the latest stage of education proposals on Thursday 22nd May.
One of the key assurances to the public has been that money from the sale of school property would be ring fenced for re-investment in education.
In advance of the Isle of Wight Council’s statement on education reorganisation. Cllr Geoff Lumley last week wrote: A STAB TO THE HEART OF PAN.
The details now published Cllr Lumley now writes: No Re-Assurance For Downside - Still A Gap. Consequently there will be a gap of at least two or three years where there will be no school whatsoever operating on [...]
This year sees the Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends Society celebrate their 21st Anniversary. To mark the occasion there is an exhibition, a Great Isle of Wight Quiz and number of special events planned.
An exhibition about the Society is presently on display in the Ventnor Botanic Garden, Visitor Centre and will remain throughout the year.
