Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
24, September 2024·2 min readUK government implements ban on zombie-style knives and machetes to curb knife crimeZombie knives and machetes face a nationwide ban in the latest knife crime law
19, September 2024·1 min readLetter: Is France’s housing model a blueprint for the UK’s rent affordability crisis?This reader believes that the UK could learn from France's approach to controlling rents and prioritising homes
19, September 2024·1 min readFree school meals critical for children’s success, says NEU’s Peter ShreevePeter Shreeve advocates quality school meals for tackling child poverty
16, September 2024·1 min readLetter: Could ‘Bonk for Britain’ become the government’s next push amid falling birthrates?With the UK's declining birthrate, this letter writer wonders if it's time for unconventional slogans
13, September 2024·1 min readLetter: The electorate will remember how MPs voted on winter fuel allowanceA chilling decision by MPs could lead to a grim winter for many, says this reader
5, September 2024·2 min readAge UK Isle of Wight opposes policy change affecting pensioners’ Winter Fuel PaymentIsle of Wight charity highlights risks to pensioners as energy cap rises. Sign the petition against scrapping the Winter Fuel Payment
2, September 2024·1 min readLetter: The plight of pensioners: 40% miss out on crucial pensions credits due to red tapeGovernment under fire for the complicated process hindering pensioner support
24, August 2024·2 min readLetter: Japan’s soaring debt and ageing population: Warning signs for the UK?Questions about UK policies in light of Japan's debt crisis and ageing society raised in this Letter to the Editor
20, August 2024·3 min readClaiming Child Benefit post-16? Here’s how to maintain your paymentsParents must inform HMRC if children aged 16-19 are continuing education to keep Child Benefit
29, July 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MPs collaborate with government to tackle cross-Solent ferry issuesIsland MPs meet government officials to address cross-Solent ferry service challenges
23, July 2024·2 min readLetter: Labour urged to tackle corporate fraud and provide fairer pay rise scale to narrow wealth gapThis reader condemns Labour's inaction on fraud, with proposed reforms for societal inequalities
16, July 2024·2 min readCouncil Leader Phil Jordan addresses devolution prospects in response to Open LetterPhil Jordan's response to Stewart Blackmore gives insight into the Council's commitment to securing the best outcome in devolved area deals for us all