National News

Police Sail Round the Island For Charity

Sep 28th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Appeal, Charity, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, National News

To mark the 20th anniversary of Crimestoppers, Capgemini is challenging the Police Service to a sailing rally around the Isle of Wight. Twenty police teams set sail to raise over £100,000 for the charity…



Original Yachting Rules Up For Sale

Sep 25th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Business, History, Isle of Wight, National News, News, Sailing

Today, sees the original manuscript rules for yacht racing drawn up in in 1847, by the Commodore of the Royal Yacht Club, now known as the Royal Yacht Squadron (Isle of Wight) go under the hammer…



Island Coroner Opens Inquest Into Woman’s Death

Sep 19th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Community, Government, Isle of Wight, National News, News, People

Regarding the death of a woman in Newport, on Wednesday 17th September, an inquest is due to be opened and adjourned at 12.30pm today on the Isle of Wight. Update: Coroners Court Report from Isle of Wight County Press…



Isle of Wight Police Investigate Woman’s Death

Sep 17th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Community, Government, Isle of Wight, National News, News

Police are investigating the death of a woman on the Isle of Wight, after officers were called to an address in Newport this morning (Wednesday) Police were later called to another address in the vicinity, where a second woman had been taken ill…



Island People Praise Mental Health Services

Sep 16th, 2008 | By Alison Toney | Category: Government, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, National News, News

Its official, adult mental health service users, who took part in a nationwide survey by the Healthcare Commission, declared the services on the Isle of Wight are amongst the best in the country…



Isle of Wight Stone Age Settlement Resurfaces

Sep 16th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Environment, Featured News, History, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, National News

The underwater stone age settlement, just off the Isle of Wight is once again stirring media interest. Island Pulse joined Hampshire and Wight Trust Maritime Archaeologists, on location off Bouldnor. View photos…



Puma Logic Wins RORC Madeira Cowes

Sep 13th, 2008 | By Louay Habib | Category: Awards, Isle of Wight Event News, National News, Review, Sailing

The RORC Madeira to Cowes Race was supposed to provide an exhilarating downwind blast home, however with a choice of starting days, the weather played a crucial part with the result, Puma Logic won the Founders Cup for first overall and the Ortac Cup for winning Class 1.



Bestival: Highlights On C4 TV

Sep 13th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Bestival, Entertainment, Isle of Wight, National News, On TV

Bestival be taking over C4 TV with a two hour spectacular from midnight, through to 2am plus: breaking through the doors of their new digital channel 4Music for a cheeky Amy Winehouse special and more from the Bestival weekend…