Isle of Wight News from On The Wight http://onthewight.com Isle of Wight News Tue, 21 May 2013 23:01:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner launches new estates strategy http://onthewight.com/2013/05/22/hampshire-police-and-crime-commissioner-launches-new-estates-strategy/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/22/hampshire-police-and-crime-commissioner-launches-new-estates-strategy/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 23:01:58 +0000 The office of Simon Hayes http://onthewight.com/?p=117296 Getting rid of back office buildings and investing in new facilities will help make Hampshire and the Isle of Wight safer places says PCC.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/dredger-runs-aground-off-isle-of-wight/feed/ 11 ‘For sale signs’ to be removed from many IW council buildings http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/for-sale-signs-to-be-removed-from-many-iw-council-buildings/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/for-sale-signs-to-be-removed-from-many-iw-council-buildings/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:10 +0000 Sally Perry http://onthewight.com/?p=117277 OnTheWight understands that this will signal the start of the changes proposed by the Independents before the election.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/for-sale-signs-to-be-removed-from-many-iw-council-buildings/feed/ 7 ‘Shhh… it’s a library’ music tour continues http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/shhh-its-a-library-music-tour-continues/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/shhh-its-a-library-music-tour-continues/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 14:10:26 +0000 IW Council Press Office http://onthewight.com/?p=117285 You still have a few chances to see the 'Shhh... it's a library' gigs in Island libraries.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/shhh-its-a-library-music-tour-continues/feed/ 0 Haydn Sewell wins Junior Trophy at 2013 Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Championships http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/haydn-sewell-wins-junior-trophy-at-2013-volvo-gill-optimist-inland-championships/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/haydn-sewell-wins-junior-trophy-at-2013-volvo-gill-optimist-inland-championships/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 13:43:51 +0000 Tim Sewell http://onthewight.com/?p=117282 Congratulations to young Haydn who seems to be going from strength to strength.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/haydn-sewell-wins-junior-trophy-at-2013-volvo-gill-optimist-inland-championships/feed/ 0 Want to know how you can learn to play the Ukulele? http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/want-to-know-how-you-can-learn-to-play-the-ukulele/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/want-to-know-how-you-can-learn-to-play-the-ukulele/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:52 +0000 Rachel Austin http://onthewight.com/?p=116999 What a great project for the summer, learn to play the ukulele!

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/want-to-know-how-you-can-learn-to-play-the-ukulele/feed/ 3 Could you let these men jump in your swimming pool? http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/champs-michael-david-champion-pool-appeal/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/champs-michael-david-champion-pool-appeal/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 09:47:20 +0000 David Champion http://onthewight.com/?p=117267 Your swimming pool could star in a new music video for the very talented Isle of Wight band, (((CHAMPS))).

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/champs-michael-david-champion-pool-appeal/feed/ 3 Find out how to take part in charity cycle ride http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/100-here-100-there-cancer-cycle-challenge/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/100-here-100-there-cancer-cycle-challenge/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 09:06:20 +0000 Sally Perry http://onthewight.com/?p=117274 Summer cycling challenge aims to raise cash to help set up a cancer support centre in Newport.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/100-here-100-there-cancer-cycle-challenge/feed/ 0 Ventnor town council to pursue negotiations over Coastal Centre http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/ventnor-town-council-to-pursue-negotiations-over-coastal-centre/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/ventnor-town-council-to-pursue-negotiations-over-coastal-centre/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 08:28:13 +0000 Evelyn Knowles http://onthewight.com/?p=117273 There was no news on the developments at the Winter Gardens, but the Ventnor town council are planning to pursue negotiations about the future of the Coastal Centre.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/21/mmr-reminder-sent-to-parents/feed/ 4 Unprecedented demand leads to cry for help http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/isle-of-wight-foodbank-cry-for-help/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/isle-of-wight-foodbank-cry-for-help/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:19 +0000 Sally Perry http://onthewight.com/?p=117264 The last six weeks have seen the highest demand to date for Isle of Wight Foodbank.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/speedway-islanders-out-for-revenge/feed/ 0 Watch out for tax credit claimants scam emails http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/watch-out-for-tax-credit-claimants-scam-emails/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/watch-out-for-tax-credit-claimants-scam-emails/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:40 +0000 Lisa Billard http://onthewight.com/?p=117261 Beware of phising emails from fraudsters promising money back in relation to Tax Credits.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/watch-out-for-tax-credit-claimants-scam-emails/feed/ 0 Duncan Goodhew presents young Islanders with swimming medals http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/duncan-goodhew-presents-young-islanders-with-swimming-medals/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/duncan-goodhew-presents-young-islanders-with-swimming-medals/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:58:28 +0000 Samuel Underwood http://onthewight.com/?p=117258 Well done to the six young Islanders on their achievements. It must've been great to meet Olympian Duncan Goodhew.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/duncan-goodhew-presents-young-islanders-with-swimming-medals/feed/ 0 Flickr Group Picture of the Week http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/flickr-group-picture-of-the-week-29/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/flickr-group-picture-of-the-week-29/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 12:10:43 +0000 Sally Perry http://onthewight.com/?p=117256 We're in awe of this fantastic shot taken by Chad Powell.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/daisy-to-become-childrens-ambassador-for-the-isle-of-wight/feed/ 0 IW tax office closure: Public show opposition through petition http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/iw-tax-office-closure-public-show-opposition-through-petition/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/iw-tax-office-closure-public-show-opposition-through-petition/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:54 +0000 PCS Union http://onthewight.com/?p=117244 IW public give 'very positive response' and their signatures to campaign to keep tax office open despite the rain.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/round-the-island-race-collective-spirit-reigns-supreme/feed/ 0 Do your bit during Save Our Butterflies Week http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/do-your-bit-during-save-our-butterflies-week/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/do-your-bit-during-save-our-butterflies-week/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 08:04:17 +0000 Sally Perry http://onthewight.com/?p=117246 Many other species depend on butterflies for their survival as they are an integral part of the natural ecology.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/do-your-bit-during-save-our-butterflies-week/feed/ 0 Diary of a Youth MP: The advantages of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/diary-of-a-youth-mp-the-advantages-of-duke-of-edinburgh-award-scheme/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/diary-of-a-youth-mp-the-advantages-of-duke-of-edinburgh-award-scheme/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 07:30:15 +0000 Robert Selby http://onthewight.com/?p=117245 Robert updates us on the proceedings of the Youth Council and his Member of Youth Parliament training.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/diary-of-a-youth-mp-the-advantages-of-duke-of-edinburgh-award-scheme/feed/ 0 Fire & Rescue Services agree £83,000 settlement with FBU over TUPE breach http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/wight-fire-brigade-union-tupe-83000-settlement-breach/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/wight-fire-brigade-union-tupe-83000-settlement-breach/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 07:05:13 +0000 Sally Perry http://onthewight.com/?p=117233 A complaint to the Employment Tribunal will be dropped once compensation is paid say firefighter's union.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/wight-fire-brigade-union-tupe-83000-settlement-breach/feed/ 7 Shoppers donate over £500 to Fire Fighters Charity http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/shoppers-donate-over-500-to-fire-fighters-charity/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/shoppers-donate-over-500-to-fire-fighters-charity/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 06:34:32 +0000 Sally Perry http://onthewight.com/?p=117241 The Charity provides vital services for serving and retired fire fighters, fire personnel and their families.

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]]> http://onthewight.com/2013/05/20/shoppers-donate-over-500-to-fire-fighters-charity/feed/ 0 Jonathan Dodd: How swiftly things can change http://onthewight.com/2013/05/19/jonathan-dodd-how-swiftly-things-can-change/ http://onthewight.com/2013/05/19/jonathan-dodd-how-swiftly-things-can-change/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 09:10:23 +0000 Jonathan Dodd http://onthewight.com/?p=117234 Jonathan has been longing for the return of the Ventnor Swifts.

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