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Tamara on Isle of Wight Ramblers celebrate the upgrade of footpaths at Brading Marshes
"Congratulations to the Isle of Wight Ramblers! These footpaths are popular with walke..."

denbo17 on FBU’s claims that lives will be put at risk are ‘irresponsible’, says councillor
"It says above that: Howard Watts, the Island’s most senior fire officer, adds: “..."

Robert Jones on Fire Service changes ‘deeply troubling on several levels’ say Isle of Wight Labour
"I prefer 'Isle of Wight Labour Party' myself; but we've used Island Labour from time ..."

Steve Goodman on Performance of new South Western Railway franchise to be reviewed
"Remaining fans of failing Grayling are presumably also quietly incandescent about the..."

Dee on Missed appointments cost Isle of Wight NHS Trust almost £600,000 in six months
"Regardless of actual cost to the NHS (does it really matter how much?), people who fa..."

holdmyheadinmyhands on Fire Service changes ‘deeply troubling on several levels’ say Isle of Wight Labour
"When did they start being called island labour ?"

Barney McGrew on Firefighters give their frank responses to the Cabinet vote (updated)
"If, as Cllr Outlaw thinks, fire cover is adequate why,during the recent Sandown Hotel..."

Colin on Ryde Arena : Isle of Wight council ‘going to go legal’ says councillor
"The Island has Shanklin theatre and Medina theatre, both of which have regular events..."

iowdave on Ryde Arena : Isle of Wight council ‘going to go legal’ says councillor
"Well, where are your suggestions or comments, downvoters. You would obviously like to..."

iowdave on Newport Harbour regeneration: Isle of Wight council appoint architect (Updated)
"I do wish you would read my comments properly. You missed out on a very important wor..."

eastcowes on Isle of Wight council CEO slammed over delays in committing to Mental Health campaign
"Thank you, Geoff, for holding John Metcalfe the CEO to account. He seems to hide beh..."

Another perspective on Conservatives to deliver outline budget three months early
"No other comments needed"

Tim on Micro-businesses make up vast majority of Isle of Wight enterprises
"Read all about it the SLEP IIIP report published last May"

Steve Goodman on Performance of new South Western Railway franchise to be reviewed
"Today we see the reports of how BS's colleague failing Grayling has infuriated fellow..."

Colin on Firefighters give their frank responses to the Cabinet vote (updated)
"In the Paul Topping discussion, our glorious leader was specifically asked about the ..."

holdmyheadinmyhands on Firefighters give their frank responses to the Cabinet vote (updated)
"They don’t get told the outcome of the report till 2 days before it’s released th..."

holdmyheadinmyhands on Conservatives to deliver outline budget three months early
"God help us all ! .........."

YJC on Firefighters give their frank responses to the Cabinet vote (updated)
"I just cannot believe that "we" (IW Council we vote them in) would treat our firefigh..."

Geoff Brodie on Firefighters give their frank responses to the Cabinet vote (updated)
"Remember those Cabinet names, plus Michael Murwill who was absent. Hold them to accou..."

vecten on Public outrage as Cabinet member caught browsing for trousers during Fire Service debate
"I'm always interested when I see the words 'public outrage' in a headline, as the out..."

Colin on Firefighters give their frank responses to the Cabinet vote (updated)
"Anyone with 20 minutes to spare should have a listen to Paul Topping on IW radio havi..."

Colin on Reporting live: Cabinet vote on future of Isle of Wight Fire Service
"The IWC is quite happy to spend £400,000 every year on the new council managerial po..."

Colin on Public outrage as Cabinet member caught browsing for trousers during Fire Service debate
"He didn't need to listen. That was my point disguised in my cynical posting. The cabi..."

mikev on Ryde Regeneration session ‘a really positive vibe’ says chair of Ryde Society
"It is good to read that the town itself and the people of it can create a positive vi..."

holdmyheadinmyhands on Reporting live: Cabinet vote on future of Isle of Wight Fire Service
"The fire authority is the whole council all 40 members ..... this is a fact. Dave..."

Another perspective on Isle of Wight NHS Trust misses major targets for care, figures show
"The staff delivering services at St Mary’s are truly amazing, and are constantly fi..."

I do not believe it on Public outrage as Cabinet member caught browsing for trousers during Fire Service debate
"Is this chump a waste of space? One word answers please!"

Steve Goodman on Newport Harbour regeneration: Isle of Wight council appoint architect (Updated)
"Wightwash progress report; some councillors do want to see it."

njb249 on Public outrage as Cabinet member caught browsing for trousers during Fire Service debate
"Reminds me of Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers."

alisonjane on Reporting live: Cabinet vote on future of Isle of Wight Fire Service
"'Just the cabinet is the fire authority.' The fire authority belongs to every singl..."