Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
16, July 2024·1 min readOpen letter urges Isle of Wight council to embrace Angela Rayner’s inclusivity offerStewart Blackmore calls for Isle of Wight council to be at heart of local governance
9, July 2024·3 min readPost-election priority: Wildlife Trust’s plea to protect UK’s dwindling biodiversityWildlife Trust demands urgent policy action to halt UK's severe nature depletion
30, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Islanders face growing threat of homelessness due to government inactionOutgoing government’s failures exacerbate housing crisis, Labour promises sweeping reforms, says this reader
14, June 2024·2 min readLetter: Isle of Wight election candidates called to pledge support for with Animal Welfare ManifestoCampaign for comprehensive animal welfare commitments from prospective parliamentary candidates steps up
13, June 2024·2 min readHave your say in Ryde’s future with £20 million Levelling Up Fund investmentHelp in shaping Ryde's future through the Town Board's engagement initiative on how to spend £2m a year for the next ten years in Ryde
12, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Are the promised tax reductions a reality or political sleight of hand?This reader believes the picture is very clear, "vote Conservative and get more of the same"
5, June 2024·2 min readBob Seely supports Rishi Sunak’s plan for a parliamentary vote on immigration capSunak's immigration plan gains traction with Bob Seely, promising tighter control
5, June 2024·2 min readLetter: Make your voice heard: Sign petition calling for NHS return to public ownershipBe part of the change: sign the letter to end NHS outsourcing
31, May 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council receives election writs, marking start of the general election processIsle of Wight council initiates general election with the official receipt of writs
28, May 2024·4 min readLetter: Why hasn’t the Country got any money? The long-term consequences of Thatcherite policies on UK’s public assetsThis reader examines the Thatcher-led sea change from public ownership to privatisation in Britain and the resulting impact felt by so many today
27, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Is National Service a political plan to revitalise British values?This reader's tongue in cheek view on Conservative plans to reintroduce national service for 18-year-olds may resonate with many
22, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Should we passively accept being gaslit by those who have failed us?Reader criticises Conservative tax strategy and calls for British innovative spirit