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Alternative Perspective on Shackleton dementia ward will close indefinitely, say IW NHS
"Also known by those who do not trust the governments motives with our NHS as Slash, T..."

richardshanklinite on Stop planned St Mary’s Roundabout roadworks, say Newport Parish Council
"if we must have traffic lights why not just place them on the existing roundabout but..."

JohnWoracker on Big change to Union Street Ryde parking restrictions on the way
"Probably not many knew about the loophole on parking except for those trading on the ..."

elemental on Island Line halve number of trains until further notice
"Wight link ferries has been operating a 50% reduced service from Ryde to Portsmouth p..."

ianc on Open Letter to Isle of Wight MP: No-deal Brexit was never on the ballot
"You are right . The ballot paper just said LEAVE or REMAIN. I am quite happy either w..."

Rhos yr Alarch on Newport and Ryde High Streets to benefit from slice of multi-million heritage boost
"It would be nice to see Newport High Street and Sea Street restored to the condition ..."

Geoff Brodie on Those against attempt to prorogue Government invited to attend Isle of Wight rally
"And another week of the 'protest' saw a motley crew of about 20. At this rate Ms Lowt..."

Sally Perry on Shackleton dementia ward will close indefinitely, say IW NHS
"Details here:

Steve Goodman on Isle of Wight climate campaigner hand delivers Greta Thunberg’s books to all secondary schools and colleges
"And well done for the brilliant churchbells supporting action idea!"

Alternative Perspective on Shackleton dementia ward will close indefinitely, say IW NHS
"Sustainability and Transformation Plan"

davimel on Newport and Ryde High Streets to benefit from slice of multi-million heritage boost
"Can we at least hope that this money WILL be used as required rather than to pay for ..."

brockbadger on Stop planned St Mary’s Roundabout roadworks, say Newport Parish Council
"So all is not in harmony in Newport twixt the Parish Council and the IW Council despi..."

brockbadger on Shackleton dementia ward will close indefinitely, say IW NHS
"St Mary's chaotic management letting down the most vulnerable residents again gives r..."

peasymac on Here’s where the other White-Tailed Eagles have been since their release
"Absolutely fantastic great to see fingers xd they do ok a lot of nail biting for the ..."

lardi on Shackleton dementia ward will close indefinitely, say IW NHS
"Pray tell me what is STP? - is it sexually transmitted?"

Phil Jordan on Isle of Wight council leader asked to explain why Island Roads have been let ‘off the hook’
"Davimel: That's just not correct I'm afraid. It is very much about the *where* of r..."

davimel on Isle of Wight council leader asked to explain why Island Roads have been let ‘off the hook’
"It's all about Km laid, not the locations as such. If IR can lay a 1Km stretch spread..."

Rowan on Isle of Wight climate campaigner hand delivers Greta Thunberg’s books to all secondary schools and colleges
"Not sure how I twice managed to write 'kake' for 'make'..."

Rowan on Isle of Wight climate campaigner hand delivers Greta Thunberg’s books to all secondary schools and colleges
"Or even better, to make the world even better! Many of the solutions to stop climate ..."

Rowan on Isle of Wight climate campaigner hand delivers Greta Thunberg’s books to all secondary schools and colleges
"Brilliant! Well done Julie!"

Rowan on It’s not over: Conservative Cllr says they are still committed to closing one West Wight school
"The assumption here seems to be that fewer larger schools being more 'efficient' is s..."

Phil Jordan on Isle of Wight council leader asked to explain why Island Roads have been let ‘off the hook’
"What the council are missing in their headlong rush to *cut* the scope of the contrac..."

Rockhopper on Cowes Floating Bridge out of service for longer than announced
"It is iniquitous that the foot passenger launch isn't running for the same hours as t..."

Rockhopper on Pro-Link supporters meet with Lord Adonis to discuss funding for Solent Tunnel feasibility study
""futile attempts to delay things", Tim? I don't think so, the project is going extre..."

richardshanklinite on Isle of Wight council’s offer for Venture Quays accepted by Homes England
"I hope the council will instigate a grade listing to ensure the flag is never removed..."

Alternative Perspective on Shackleton dementia ward will close indefinitely, say IW NHS
"There is nothing wrong with seeking to make efficiencies and savings, but every CEO k..."

charlest on Isle of Wight council leader asked to explain why Island Roads have been let ‘off the hook’
"Does this loss of funds explain why so many of the new surfaces are showing major cra..."

Rhos yr Alarch on Ian’s Round the Island challenge with a tumble dryer strapped to his back underway
"Any ideas where that photo was taken...?"

peterj on Isle of Wight council leader asked to explain why Island Roads have been let ‘off the hook’
"There's a nasty whiff around this whole deal and it's not the smell of hot tarmac. Fr..."

YJC on Isle of Wight council leader asked to explain why Island Roads have been let ‘off the hook’
"I generally feel that Island Roads has done a good job , but I suppose, mainly becaus..."