Isle of Wight

U.S. Education Secretary Duncan touts An Achievable Dream schools

A man students recognized for playing basketball with President Barack Obama visited two Newport News schools that grew from a tennis and tutoring program on Friday. An Achievable Dream Academy and An Achievable Dream Middle...

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Isle of Wight family questions whether victim was notified of school closure

ISLE OF WIGHT - A white wooden cross stands guard over the stretch of U.S. 258 where Amy Pippin died when her car crashed into an oncoming tractor-trailer during the Nov. 12 nor'easter that slammed Hampton Roads. Braving high...

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Military dog trainers to stay in Isle of Wight County

ISLE OF WIGHT — A company that trains bomb- and drug-sniffing dogs for the military will remain in Isle of Wight County. With little discussion, the Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors on Thursday unanimously approved American...

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Neighbours Ignored Death Cries Of Man Trapped In Drain Thought It Was A Drunken Prank

By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 7:17 PM on 17th November 2009 Inquest: Mark Wells, 32, suffocated in a storm drain. ...'When I got to the drain there I see something sticking out and I did not know what it was,' he said....

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Gov. Kaine asks for federal assistance after Nor’Easter

Governor's office News Release Published: November 20, 2009 Governor Timothy M. Kaine today requested federal disaster assistance for localities in Virginia that suffered damage from the Nor’easter that occurred November 11-15....

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Vestas Event tomorrow (sat): Push the Green Button-the Revolution is ON!

The Vestas Occupation and continuing campaign caught the imagination of many labour and environmental activists. With Copenhagen coming up, the campaign is bringing together it's disparate elements... Gather in St James Square,...

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Contract award: Newport: social work and related services

UK-Newport: social work and related services SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY I.1) NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S): Address: Organisation: Isle of Wight Council, County Hall, High Street Internet address(es): General...

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UPDATE 2-Lorillard starts CEO succession review

CHICAGO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Lorillard Inc had begun reviewing options for succession to CEO Martin Orlowsky, whose contract expires on Dec. 31, 2010, the third-largest U.S. cigarette maker said on Thursday .

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Fake wristbands threaten music festivals

Thousands of the fakes are likely to be in circulation next summer, according to Reg Walker from Iridim Security, who works with several major festivals. He added there was evidence that criminals staged a "test run" in 2009....

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Row over island pole dancing club

Plans to open a pole dancing club opposite a school on the Isle of Wight have provoked anger from some members of the public. The club was granted a licence to open at the former Royal British Legion building, but it has yet to...

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