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MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
18/03/2010
Come and spend the May Day bank holiday (1-3 May) on the Isle of Wight where an event new to the Island will bring a whole new dimension to the age old tradition of May Day dancing.
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WALK TO YOUR HEARTS CONTENT: THE ISLE OF WIGHT SPEED-DATING WALK 2010
15/03/2010
Looking for a partner to share your love of walking...and perhaps even your life? If so, hot-foot it down to the Isle of Wight where this May, you can walk to your hearts content.
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MIDLANDS GROUP WINS ISLE OF WIGHT HOLIDAY
15/03/2010
A group of friends from the Midlands have just enjoyed a free, pre-summer break on the Isle of Wight simply by requesting an official Isle of Wight accommodation guide.
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MUSICAL WELCOME FOR CHINESE TEACHERS ON INTERNATIONAL VISIT TO ISLAND SCHOOLS
15/03/2010
A party of 11 Chinese teachers and education officials will be given a jazzy welcome as they arrive on the Isle of Wight for a three day visit on Tuesday 16 March.
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COWES RESTUARANT FINED FOR HYGIENE OFFENCES
15/03/2010
The owner of a Cowes business is facing a large bill after a successful Isle of Wight Council Environmental Health Department prosecution.
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REVISED OPENING HOURS FOR COUNCIL HELP CENTRES
15/03/2010
Following a review of the usage of Isle of Wight Council help centres, the local authority will be reducing the opening hours at some of the centres.
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ORGANISATIONS ASKED TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO DISABLED CHILDREN
11/03/2010
Isle of Wight based organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding to help provide fun-filled activities for disabled children.
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WIGHT 2B HEARD CONFERENCE AIMS TO MAKE A CHANGE
10/03/2010
The popular annual Wight 2B Heard event, where over 200 young people have the opportunity to discuss and debate major issues, will this year be held on Friday 19 March at Cowes Yacht Haven.
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TOP AWARD FOR ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
08/03/2010
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been named as Fire Service of the Year at an awards ceremony organised by Improvement and Efficiency South East (IESE).
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ISLAND BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR ROYAL VISIT
05/03/2010
HRH The Duke of Kent will visit the Isle of Wight on Tuesday 30 March 2010.
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NEW LONG STAY PARKING PERMIT TO GO ON SALE
04/03/2010
Isle of Wight Council has announced it will introduce a new type of parking permit to any customers from April.
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CONSULTATION ON PROPOSALS FOR FINAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS AS PART OF REORGANISATION PLANS
04/03/2010
Consultation on the future of the last remaining schools within Isle of Wight Council's wider proposals to reorganise the education system is now underway.
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NEW FOOTBALL CLUB FOR GIRLS
03/03/2010
With the World Cup only a few months away, a new girls only football club is soon to get underway in Ventnor.
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GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON – THE ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL (8-23 MAY 2010)
03/03/2010
As the biggest event of its kind in the UK featuring around 250 guided and themed walks to suit different tastes, ages and fitness levels, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival (8-23 May) returns with even more brilliant walks and more great prizes than ever before.
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GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT BRINGS EXTRA PFI ROADS BOOST TO THE ISLAND
03/03/2010
The scheme that will bring unprecedented investment to dramatically improve the Island’s highway infrastructure has been boosted by confirmation that the Government will allocate £364.6 million of free grant to the project.
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DISCOVER YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY ON WORLD BOOK DAY
02/03/2010
To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 4 March, libraries across the Island are reminding residents of the wide range of services they offer to residents and visitors of all ages.
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL TO UNDERTAKE COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNT REVIEW
02/03/2010
The Isle of Wight Council is to carry out a review of council tax discounts this month (March) to ensure only those eligible to receive one do so.
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TAXI FARES RISE AGREED BY COUNCILLORS
02/03/2010
Maximum taxi fares on the Isle of Wight will see a small rise from 31 March after members of Isle of Wight Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee voted to accept an increase.
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CHANCE TO GET YOUR BIKE SECURITY MARKED AND DOG MICROCHIPPED
02/03/2010
Island residents can attend any one of three events later this month where Isle of Wight Council's dog wardens will be offering a reduced rate for dog micro-chipping at just £10.
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JOHN EFFEMEY MEMORIAL SERVICE
02/03/2010
A memorial service to celebrate the life of former Isle of Wight council chairman John Effemey will take place at 10:30am on Monday 22 March 2010 at Newport Minster.
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PARENTS AND CHILDREN ENCOURAGED TO JOIN NATIONAL BREAKFAST READING EVENT
02/03/2010
As part of World Book Day on Thursday 4 March, mums and dads as well as carers can join their children at one of three specially arranged 'Family Learning Breakfasts'.
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TOURISM CAMPAIGN TARGETS MORE ONLINE USERS
01/03/2010
AN INTERNATIONAL campaign to promote the Isle of Wight as a first class holiday destination is under way.
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SEA SCOUTS TO TAKE PART IN BIG TIDY UP
01/03/2010
Dozens of young Sea Scouts will be putting on their gloves and helping tidy up an area of East Cowes on Saturday 6 March.
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MOBILE CINEMA TO VISIT SCHOOLS PROMOTING RECYCLING MESSAGE
01/03/2010
Pupils at Sandown Primary School will become the first on the Island to view an animated film about recycling in a special inflatable cinema.
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL TAX SET
25/02/2010
The Isle of Wight Council has set a budget that caps the council tax rise to 2.5 per cent.
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GKN INVESTMENT WELCOMED BY COUNCIL
23/02/2010
News today (23 February) of a £7.4m investment in Isle of Wight based manufacturer GKN has been welcomed by IW Council.
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TEMPORARY LIGHTS TO MANAGE TRAFFIC FLOW AT PART OF MILITARY ROAD
23/02/2010
Isle of Wight Council has installed temporary traffic lights on part of the Military Road because of recent coastal erosion.
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR YARMOUTH BRIDGE
22/02/2010
Island motorists are being advised of a three day road closure at Yarmouth Bridge as part of the facility's annual maintenance, which is currently underway.
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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS - SPRINGTIME ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
19/02/2010
With the arrival of spring, thoughts turn to days out and weekends away. And for garden lovers, the Isle of Wight has a blooming marvellous selection of flora and fauna to tempt you out of hibernation.
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