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This reader examines the UK's 'flawed asylum plans', historical hypocrisy and Conservative tactics amid economic and public service crisis
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Urgent call for 'Marine Ambulance' service amidst rising Isle of Wight to Mainland healthcare travel costs
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Isle of Wight residents face gross inequality due to discriminatory ferry pricing, favouring large businesses and wealthy individuals, says this reader
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Wightlink refutes Karl Hunter's claims, clarifying financial structure, Covid support utilisation, and tax compliance in a revealing statement
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Isle of Wight planning struggles highlight residents' fight for fairer decision-making and community-led development says Cllr Michael Lilley
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Wightlink comes under scrutiny as £77m profits since 2017 revealed and £8m paid in dividends in 2022, despite public subsidy; an investigation by the Department for Transport is urged
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Isle of Wight residents are invited to unite for NSPCC's Childhood Day Mile, raising funds to safeguard children and young people
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The elusive bird’s haunting sound has been the subject of myths, poetry, and preservation efforts, but it faces an uncertain future as councillors approve development, says Stella Davis from the Ryde Society
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The previously-beautiful Bleakdown is becoming industrialised, complete with a growing mountain of rubble, scarring the hilltop area says a concerned reader
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Sandown residents face high precept rates; whereas a unified Bay council could bring fairer charges and streamlined administration, believes former councillor, Bob Blezzard
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Peter Shreeve says PM's 'maths to 18' proposal overlooks urgent teacher crisis, neglecting pay and recruitment issues
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Uncovering the Conservatives' NHS privatisation strategy: pay disputes, Americanisation and voters demanding much-needed change
