Isle of Wight home education community speaks out after heartbreak at PCC Donna Jones’s ‘criminal behaviour’ claims
Donna Jones (PCC) fails to provide stats to backup her home educated children ‘more likely to engage in criminal behaviour’ claims
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
4, October 2024·1 min readWildlife Trust heralds cancellation of Solent CO2 Pipeline to protect local habitatsRelief sweeps through as Wildlife Trust welcomes the cancellation of the Solent pipeline project
1, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MPs both back compensation for 1950s-born women affected by pension changesLocal MPs show support for WASPI campaign and fair pension compensation efforts
27, September 2024·1 min readUncertainty surrounds Ryde’s £20 million Levelling Up FundingRyde's Levelling Up Funding could be in question, and the community will have to wait until the Autumn Budget for clarity
25, September 2024·2 min readHMRC urges 18-22 year olds to claim unclaimed Child Trust FundsHMRC reminds young adults to claim Child Trust Funds with average £2,212 from the Government's initial £250 deposit
24, September 2024·1 min readUrgent call for government action on mental health catch-up fundingEducation Policy Institute's report triggers concerns over unequal mental health services for young people
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