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HOVERTRAVEL ADDS TO MORNING PEAK SERVICES

February 1, 2012 Days Out

HOVERTRAVEL ADDS TO MORNING PEAK SERVICES   Hovertravel is adding the 8:30am hovercraft service from Ryde to Portsmouth due to popular commuter demand.   Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, said:  “We are always listening to the needs of customers so we can ensure that our services suit their schedules. Feedback over the last month [...]

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Small business confidence crashes at end of 2011

January 19, 2012 Business

Small business confidence crashes at end of 2011 Small business confidence plummeted in 2011 as businesses were hit by high inflation, rising utilities bills and reduced consumer spending power according to the latest findings from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) ‘Voice of Small Business’ Index. The Index, comprising some 1,600 responses from businesses across [...]

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High street banks price war

January 9, 2012 Business

High street banks price war  New switching bribes mean for the first time 5 banks have entered the fray The start of 2012 has seen three big high street banks launch new or boosted incentives, aimed at signing up customers. An unprecedented five have hardcore promotions vying for the coveted best-buy crown — including one [...]

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Update for Hovertravel

November 20, 2011 Business

Hovertravel operations remain suspended today and tomorrow morning.   Hovertravel has arranged alternative travel for all of their customers.  All passengers with Season or Travel Cards and those with pre-paid tickets will be provided with a free of charge voucher from Hovertravel, which will enable them to travel on Wightlink services.  Hovertravel staff will be [...]

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Hovertravel have suspended hovercraft services

November 18, 2011 Business

Hovertravel can confirm that they have suspended hovercraft services with effect from 18:00 today Friday 18th November.   Following an issue with a propeller on the Solent Express Hovercraft on 30th October, further safety checks are to be undertaken to ensure the continued safety of Hovertravel’s fleet.   Hovertravel is working with the Maritime & [...]

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HOVERTRAVEL’S BOOK SIGNING SUCCESS

November 12, 2011 Business

HOVERTRAVEL’S BOOK SIGNING SUCCESS Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, hosted the first ever book signing on 27 October onboard their hovercraft and in terminals with motoring journalist Ashley Hollebone, author of The Hovercraft Story. Ashley Hollebone travelled to and from Ryde and Southsea signing books and talking to passengers [...]

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RF Engines nominated for Made By Britain Project

October 6, 2011 Business

RF Engines nominated for Made By Britain Project   The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, has nominated RF Engines Ltd for the Made By Britain project.   Last month Mr Turner sought suggestions from the public and the Island’s business community for suitable nominations to be put forward to represent the Island for the project.  It [...]

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The Family Directory has new ways in which to keep up to date with what’s going on The Isle of Wight

September 27, 2011 Featured

The Family Directory has new ways in which to keep up to date with what’s going on The Isle of Wight. As well as our and magazine, we are on Facebook and Twitter. So please do Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ Familydirectory and you will be updated with local offers and [...]

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Island MP Andrew Turner raises Radar

September 14, 2011 Featured

  The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, yesterday made representations in Westminster on behalf of one of the largest private employers on the Isle of Wight, BAE Systems.  Mr Turner called for the debate after concerns were raised with him jointly by BAE management and unions about the future of the British radar industry, and specifically [...]

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Two MPs for the Island – Have Your Say

September 13, 2011 Featured

Two MPs for the Island – Have Your Say   The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, is encouraging Islanders to respond to the Boundary Commission’s proposals on how the Island will be split into two constituencies following the next election in 2015.  This morning the Commission published the electoral divisions that will be included in the [...]

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The biggest ever Cross Solent Swim takes place from Hurst Castle on the Isle of Wight

September 6, 2011 Events

The biggest ever Cross Solent Swim takes place on Thursday September 8th when 50 swimmers will be leaving Hurst Castle at 0730 and heading for Colwell Bay on The Isle of Wight. The ‘Wild West Solent Swim’ has been organised by West Wight Sports Centre Trust – the charity that runs West Wight Sports Centre in Freshwater, Isle [...]

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FSB reaction to inflation figures

August 20, 2011 Business

  Commenting on inflation figures released today, relating to the increase in CPI inflation in July from 4.2 to 4.4 per cent, Ken Moon, Chairman of the FSB’s Wessex Region, said:   “Household budgets are set to be further squeezed by increased energy costs and increases in the cost of rail travel. With inflation expected to hit [...]

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10 year Celebrations for Island MP

August 20, 2011 Featured

10 year Celebrations for Island MP   The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner has recently completed 10 years as the Island’s MP and two separate celebration events are planned to mark the anniversary.   The first event will be held at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Saturday 3rd September from 4pm until 6pm.  Tickets must [...]

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Death Penalty ‘Should be Debated’ Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP

August 12, 2011 Featured

Death Penalty ‘Should be Debated’   Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, is supporting calls for a full debate in Parliament about whether the death penalty should be re-introduced for those who kill children or policemen acting in the line of duty.  The issue is being raised in advance of the launch of a Government petition [...]

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First Steps Nursery is July to closed this August

July 20, 2011 Featured

Parents devastated by the closure of an “outstanding” island nursery have been stepping up their campaign to save the beloved nursery.   First Steps nursery, currently situated on the Barton Primary school and Early Years Centre, is due to close its doors to 14 staff and 80 children in total on the 26th August. The board [...]

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New CD just released by my Solent Records in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice

July 20, 2011 Events

Songs From Singing Islanders Solent Records SLTD123 A CD compilation of 10 digitally re-mastered songs bridging 30 years of fun music highlighting the environment, events and institutions of the Isle of Wight. from Lauri Say, Toni Malo, Robin Holbrook and Chris Mackett Now re-released in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice Isle of Wight. It [...]

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