New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
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
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