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SUCCESSFUL TRUANCY WATCH SCHEME EXPANDED EVEN FURTHER
19/08/2008
Isle of Wight Council's Truancy Watch scheme, which has been highly successful in Ryde and Newport, is being launched in two more towns.
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ISLE OF WIGHT FLIES THE FLAG FOR OLYMPIC SUCCESS
19/08/2008
As the Beijing Olympics draw to a close on Sunday 24 August, the Isle of Wight Council will be flying the largest London 2012 Olympic Handover Flag in the country to mark the occasion of Beijing handing over the Olympic baton to the next country to host the Games, Great Britain.
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RARE SPECTACLE AS UNIQUE PLANT FLOWERS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
18/08/2008
For the first time on the Isle of Wight, a plant that very rarely flowers outside of its native country has bloomed on the Island.
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NUMBER OF CARS DUMPED ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT PLUMMETS
18/08/2008
New figures released this month show that over the last four years the Isle of Wight Council has seen a 58 per cent drop in the number of abandoned vehicles being reported.
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GET INTO GEAR FOR THIS YEAR'S CYCLING FESTIVAL
18/08/2008
This year’s Isle of Wight Cycling Festival promises to be the best yet with more rides scheduled than ever before.
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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE
15/08/2008


During the third week of August 2008, canvass forms used to compile the annual Register of Electors will start arriving on the doormats of all 68,403 residential properties on the Island.



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STANDARDS OF A-LEVEL RESULTS IMPROVE ON ISLE OF WIGHT BUT STILL WORK TO DO
14/08/2008
The number of students achieving A-level qualifications has remained the same as 2007, although students are achieving a higher standard of grades. Provisional figures released today indicate that the overall pass rate (A - E grades) has stayed at 93% compared to last year.
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COUNCIL TEAMS UP WITH PLANET ICE TO OFFER REWARDS FOR 100% ATTENDANCE
14/08/2008
Isle of Wight Council is working with Ryde Arena's owners Planet Ice to offer an incentive for any students who gain a 100% attendance record during the forthcoming school year.
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BEAULIEU HOUSE TO RECEIVE KEYS TO NEW LORD'S TAVERNERS MINIBUS
14/08/2008
The Isle of Wight Council run facility Beaulieu House in Newport, which provides respite services for children, is being presented with a new minibus.
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CHARITY NIGHT RAISES OVER £1,500 FOR SQUARE TO SQUARE CHALLENGE
14/08/2008
A fundraising evening hosted by IW Council members Jilly Wood and David Williams at Shanklin Conservative Club raised £1,538 for the Square to Square Cycling Challenge.
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STATEMENT ON BRENDA LAWSON
13/08/2008
Statement on Brenda Lawson
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COWES PARADE A BIG HIT WITH SAILORS, VISITORS AND TRADERS
13/08/2008
The Isle of Wight Council is set to increase the range of amenities and entertainments on Cowes Parade following a successful regatta week.
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OVERALL DROP IN KEY STAGE 3 RESULTS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT
12/08/2008
The Isle of Wight remains above the national average at Key Stage 3 Level 5+ Maths and Science, but has dropped below the national benchmark in English.
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ISLAND SUCCESS STORY HIGHLIGHTED NATIONALLY
07/08/2008
The Isle of Wight nightbus scheme has been recognised as an example of good practice by the Local Government Association and is now being used as an example of how partnership working can transform communities.
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New Walking Event For IW
06/08/2008
Nearly 50 walks are to be held as part of a new weekend walking festival to be staged by the Isle of Wight Council in October.




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POPULAR EVENT TO BE HELD AT FRESHWATER LIBRARY
05/08/2008
Isle of Wight Council's Library Service is preparing for the 14th annual Outdoor Arts and Crafts which takes place on Wednesday 13 August on the lawns of Freshwater Library.
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IW Council Lifeguards in Dramatic Sea Rescue
04/08/2008
ISLE OF WIGHT Council lifeguards came to the aid of two holiday makers who got into difficulties while swimming off Ryde on Monday.





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NEW HISTREE TRAILS TO BE LAUNCHED
04/08/2008
Eight new ‘Histree Trails’ created by the Isle of Wight Council are to be launched in Northwood Park in Cowes on Saturday 9th August 08 thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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VENTNOR FACELIFT WELCOMED BY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
01/08/2008
Isle of Wight Council work to smarten up Island towns is gathering pace with work in Ventnor nearing completion.
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AREA OF RYDE TO BE BRIGHTENED THANKS TO SAFER COMMUNITIES
01/08/2008
Dozens of plants and flowers will be planted by local young people in two plots of land in Preston Close in Ryde on Wednesday 6 August.
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LOYAL HOLIDAY COUPLE RETURN TO ISLE OF WIGHT FOR 56TH YEAR
31/07/2008
A couple who have holidayed on the Island over 60 times in the last 56 years will be honoured by the IW Council when they make their latest visit in August.
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Residents Increasingly Satisfied With Council Services
30/07/2008
ISLANDERS are increasingly satisfied with the IW Council and are more positive about living on the Island.

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FREE SWIMMING AND CRAZY GOLF FOR CHERNOBYL CHILDREN
30/07/2008
The Isle of Wight Council is once again providing One Cards to children affected by the Chernobyl disaster and their host families, enabling them to swim and play crazy golf for free during their four-week stay on the Island.
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£2.6 Million Boost for Island Rural Economy
30/07/2008
The Island has secured grant funding of £2.6 million to help boost the local rural economy.

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COUNCIL PARTNERSHIP WORKING SEES NEW MURAL IN VENTNOR
30/07/2008
A bright and colourful display on part of the Ventnor Youth and Community Centre on Victoria Street has been unveiled as part of a project to spruce up the building.
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ORAL HEALTH EXPERT TO VISIT POPULAR GROUP
29/07/2008
Young families across the Island will be given free oral health advice as part of Isle of Wight Council's Family Resources Service 'Pop in & Play' scheme.
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ONE JOURNEY TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE
29/07/2008
A MAJOR new initiative to encourage more people to get fit while purchasing and maintaining their membership of Isle of Wight Council's leisure facilities is being launched.
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YOUNG PEOPLE TO ATTEND HEAR BY RIGHT EVENT
24/07/2008
Isle of Wight Council is continuing to actively consult with children and young people about the issues that affect them with an event at Northwood House.
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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to visit the Isle of Wight
24/07/2008
The Duke of Edinburgh will visit The Gouldings respite and reablement centre for older people in Freshwater and Yarmouth Pier when he visits the Isle of Wight next month.
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REGATTA ENTERTAINMENT PLANNED FOR EAST COWES
24/07/2008
East Cowes residents and visitors can enjoy live music and family entertainment during this year’s Skandia Cowes Week. A schedule of free live music and fun activities throughout the town has been organised by East Cowes Events, a voluntary organisation promoting the town, in partnership with East Cowes Town Council with the help of local volunteers and the support of the Isle of Wight Council.

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PIONEERING LEARNING CENTRE BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE
24/07/2008
INITIAL designs have been completed for the One School Pathfinder - the multi million pound project to create a spectacular new community learning centre on the site of Cowes High School.
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ISLE OF WIGHT TO BE SHOWN TO POTENTIAL AUDIENCE OF MILLIONS ON ITALIAN TV PROGRAMME
24/07/2008
Some of the Isle of Wight's top holiday attractions, such as Dinosaur Isle, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and Osborne House, will be shown during a mainstream TV programme in Italy, following an approach made to Isle of Wight Council for permission to film.
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TRADING STANDARDS AND POLICE WARN OF SUSPICIOUS DEBT COMPANY
23/07/2008
Both Isle of Wight Council's Trading Standards and Hampshire Constabulary are reminding residents that no bona fide financial company would ever seek to obtain personal bank details over the phone.
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BETTER RIDING COURSE LAUNCHED FOR ISLAND BIKERS
21/07/2008
A road safety course specifically for Island bikers has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council.
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THUMBS UP FOR EAST COWES
21/07/2008
Pupils at East Cowes Primary have pledged to keep their town litter free by placing their colourful thumbprints on a large scroll to create a vibrant display during their school assembly last Friday
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New Targets to Improve Island Life
21/07/2008
A NEW SET of targets each designed to make the Island a better place to live and work have been agreed.

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£1M REFURBISHED SCIENCE BLOCK AT MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL OPENED
21/07/2008
A state of the art science block, featuring nine laboratories, office accommodation and a preparation room, has been officially opened at Medina High School.
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