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THIRD COUPLE TIE THE KNOT AFTER ISLE OF WIGHT SPEED DATING WALK
10/10/2008
A couple who met on the third of Isle of Wight Council's Speed Dating walks have taken their vows and become the latest to marry.
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COUNCIL PUBLISHES LIST OF PROPOSED NEW SPEED LIMITS NEAR SCHOOLS
10/10/2008
NEW MEASURES are set to be taken to reduce the speed of traffic outside more than a dozen Island schools.
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NEW COUNCILLOR ELECTED FOR MOUNT JOY
10/10/2008
A by-election was held in the Mount Joy ward tonight (9 October) following the resignation of Melanie Swan in August, with Conservative candidate Roger Dixcey being successful with the most votes.
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STATEMENT ON BANK INVESTMENTS
09/10/2008
Statement on banks investements
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CANDIDATES SOUGHT FOR YOUTH COUNCIL AND YOUTH MP
08/10/2008
Young people who want to help make a difference to where they live and the services provided are being invited to become candidates in the forthcoming Isle of Wight Youth Council elections.
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WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE COMMUNITIES SAFER
08/10/2008
Isle of Wight Council and its partners are carrying out a series of initiatives to help reduce crime and restore pride in local communities between 13 - 20 October.
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DOZENS OF EVENTS AS PART OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL'S WIGHT WALKING WEEKEND
07/10/2008
There will also be another speed dating walk, a concept that continues to be popular and that resulted in its third wedding when Surrey couple Lorraine and Colin Osborn tied the knot recently
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CHILDREN'S AUTHOR TO VISIT ISLAND SCHOOLS
06/10/2008
A renowned author of books aimed at children aged between 11 - 15 is to visit nine Isle of Wight schools this week as part of the National Year of Reading.
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BIG DAY OUT CANCELLED
05/10/2008
Due to the severe weather conditions, the Big Day Out event due to take place on Stroud playing fields in Freshwater today (Sunday Oct 5) has been cancelled.

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ISLAND’S HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT ACTION PLAN TO BE LAUNCHED
03/10/2008
A new document identifying areas of importance for archaeology, historic landscapes and historic built environment is being launched by the Isle of Wight Council’s Archaeology and Historic Environment Service on Friday 10th October 2008.

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REWARDS FOR EAGER READERS FOLLOWING SUMMER CHALLENGE
02/10/2008
A number of Island children, who successfully completed a challenge aimed at encouraging them to read books, have been rewarded for their efforts.
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YEAR 1 PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS TAUGHT ROAD SAFETY
01/10/2008
Showing pupils who are beginning school how to cross the road safely is a top priority for Isle of Wight Council. The local authority is continuing to visit schools with its 'On-road Pedestrian Training Courses' for Year 1 pupils across the Island.
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HELP FOR HOUSE HUNTERS AT ROADSHOW
01/10/2008
Residents on the Isle of Wight who are planning to buy their first house can find out more details about a scheme that gives grants for first time buyers.
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New Event Sought by IW Council to Boost Tourism
30/09/2008
The IW Council is looking for a major new event to replace the White Air festival.



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ISLE OF PINK SUPPORTED BY ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
30/09/2008
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Isle of Wight is turning pink throughout October.
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A NEW TOOL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD
29/09/2008
The Isle of Wight Council has welcomed the introduction of a new national fraud hotline designed to tackle the issue of fraudulent insurance claims.
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Isle of Wight welcomes Coburg visitors
26/09/2008
Civic dignitaries and senior council officers from Coburg in Germany will visit the Isle of Wight today (Friday 26 September) to celebrate a 25 years of twinning between the two areas.
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CAN YOU HELP CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN VENTNOR
25/09/2008
Isle of Wight Council's Ventnor Youth Centre is looking for people who can help support and develop projects for the benefit of young adults and teenagers in the area.
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Council Calls For Flexibility Over 'Free' Swims
24/09/2008
The Isle of Wight Council has asked Government to adopt a more flexible approach to its Free Swimming Programme.


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HRH The Earl of Wessex to get a taste of Isle of Wight Carnival
23/09/2008
A vibrant carnival display will greet The Earl of Wessex when he visits the Riverside Centre in Newport on Wednesday.
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Isle of Wight aerial survey
22/09/2008
An airborne geological survey of the Isle of Wight is set to be carried out by the British Geological Survey.
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CHANCE TO SEE HOW THE ROMANS LIVED
22/09/2008
More than 100 students will see first hand how our Roman ancestors lived, as part of an annual event.
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NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR NORTHWOOD
22/09/2008
New play facilities and a dedicated shelter for teenagers have been installed in Venner Avenue Play Park in Northwood thanks to successful partnership working.
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Whippingham Cordon Relaxed
19/09/2008
AN EMERGENCY cordon placed around the scene of a major incident at Whippingham on the Isle of Wight has been relaxed.




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SURVEY SEEKS VIEWS ON LOCAL AREA
19/09/2008
Four thousand Isle of Wight residents will shortly be sent a survey which will seek their views on what they think of their local area.
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Ongoing Incident at Whippingham,
18/09/2008
Emergency services on the Isle of Wight are combining to deal with a potentially serious incident at Whippingham, East Cowes. (Thursday Sep 18).
The incident began on Thursday afternoon when a vehicle-based welding installation caught fire.
IW Fire and Rescue Service crews continue to train water on three gas cylinders to cool them. They are using thermal imaging equipment to monitor the temperature of the cylinders, one containing oxygen, another argon and the other acetylene.
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SCHOOL REFORM CONSULTATION EXTENDED
18/09/2008
At Isle of Wight Council's Full Council meeting last night (17 September), it was confirmed the local authority is extending the formal consultation period for its proposed education reforms by a further two weeks
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PARALYMPIC HANDOVER CELEBRATED THROUGH CARNIVAL THEMED EVENT
16/09/2008
A carnival themed celebration involving adults and young people with disabilities is being organised by the Isle of Wight Council to mark the launch of the London 2012 Education Programme and the handover of the Paralympic flag from Beijing to London on Wednesday 17th September 2008.
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ELECTORAL BOUNDARY CHANGES CONFIRMED
16/09/2008
The Electoral Commission has today (Tuesday) confirmed it will be reducing the number of Isle of Wight Council members from the current 48, down to 40.


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ISLAND FIREFIGHTERS PEDAL INTO ROME
16/09/2008
A group of Island firefighters raising money for the Wessex Cancer Trust for the diagnosis, treatment and care of Isle of Wight cancer patients cycled into St Peter’s Square in Rome this weekend to complete their 1,488 mile charity ride from St Thomas’ Square in Newport on the Isle of Wight.
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ROYAL VISIT
15/09/2008
The Earl of Wessex will visit the Isle of Wight on Wednesday 24th September 2008.
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CHANCE TO MEET ISLE OF WIGHT AUTHORS AT FRESHWATER LIBRARY
15/09/2008
Book fans with a keen interest on Isle of Wight based authors should put Tuesday 30 September in their diaries.
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ALAN TITCHMARSH TO RECOGNISE GREEN FLAG FOR ISLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
15/09/2008
The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight will officially raise a Green Flag above Barton Primary after the school became only the fourth primary on the Island to gain the prestigious award.
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AUTUMN / WINTER 2008 ISLE OF WIGHT PUBLIC TRANSPORT HANDBOOK NOW AVAILABLE
15/09/2008
The Isle of Wight Public Transport Handbook is now available from libraries, council help centres and Tourist Information Centres across the Island.
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CANDIDATES FOR MOUNT JOY BY-ELECTION CONFIRMED
12/09/2008
Isle of Wight Council can confirm that four candidates will contest the vacant Mount Joy seat.
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL PLANS TO EXPAND SUCCESSFUL SCHEME
12/09/2008
The Isle of Wight Council’s Town Centre Manager scheme is set to expand.
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