Satire

Petrol Discounts Political Power?

Jul 15th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Citizen Media, Environment, Global News, Government, Lifestyle, News, Satire, Writing

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 [...]



Lovely Rita Books Wayward Motorist

Jun 28th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Isle of Wight, Photo-Journalism, Satire

Last week, whilst on a regular voyage in cyberspace, researching a revolt over illegal car parking and CCTV.  I felt a desire to peek outside Chez Web Ferret and take in the sea air on Ventnor Esplanade and look what I spied with my candid eye.



Elderly Are ‘Threat To Society’

Jun 13th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Isle of Wight, Satire

A group of teenage youths on the Isle of Wight has issued a formal complaint to the local council about the ˜threatening behaviour” of elderly people within their community.



Day Of The Tripods For Snappers.

Jun 3rd, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Community, Isle of Wight, Photography, Satire

On a lighter note:  NASA to sue Snappy Snaps over Mars Photos. 
Disclaimer: Please note this is a satirical article and not intended to be taken too seriously by photographers on the Isle of Wight. Read more »  



Isle of Wight Events 2008

Jan 1st, 2008 | By Editor | Category: Advertising, Arts, Bestival, Carnival, Community, Cycling, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Festival, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Festival, Lifestyle, Music, News, People, Photography, Review, Round the Island, Sailing, Satire, Skandia Cowes Week, Sport, Tourism, Walking, Weather, White Air

The Isle of Wight plays host to nearly one thousand festivals, carnivals, concerts and other events. 
From music to Walking the Wight, Cycling, Sailing and Surfing, the Island promises a fantastic range of events to entertain visitors and residents throughout 2008.
 

For Specific 2008 Isle of Wight Event Details, Please Select Month (above).
To Access Isle of Wight Event [...]



Island 2000 Trust Caption Competition.

Nov 21st, 2007 | By Citizen Media | Category: Community, Competition, Education, Environment, Interactive, Isle of Wight, Online, Satire

Island 2000 Trust are in search of witty captions for their accumulated collection of photographs and have decided ‘rather than them going to waste’ to launch a Brand New Island 2000 Caption Competition.  It is hoped this competition (see picture below) could become a regular feature for the Island 2000 Trust, better get your skates on [...]



Pumpkin Patch News: On TV: Blue Peter.

Oct 23rd, 2007 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Events, Isle of Wight, News, Sailing, Satire

Much like Easter eggs and mince pies, pumpkins only come to people’s minds once a year as eerie lanterns, synonymous with Halloween.
However this week on the Isle of Wight via Blue Peter presenters Zoe and Konnie (pictured below) discover how a pumpkin is not just a fruit of the season to be enjoyed as a lantern or [...]



Island Pulse News Revisited MP No Bother With Hover.

Oct 19th, 2007 | By Editor | Category: Community, History, Island MP, Isle of Wight, Online, Satire, Travel

Looking back in the news our Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner has had a very busy year.
Luckily, for the residents of the Island, he came through his recent illness to continue the fight in what must seem to some the same relentless issues.