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Steve Cowley says he believes the relocation of Yarmouth School is "Isle of Wight Council grabbing money for the wrong reasons"
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Steve Cowley says smaller good schools like Yarmouth Primary will still deliver a good education where they are supported socially and financially by local communities
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Battle of the Bands winners played to an empty field on Sunday morning, as family, friends and music lovers were kept outside the main gates.
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This reader says he's found the diversions in Newport, whilst the St George's Way work takes place, to be smooth and with minimal disruption. Do you agree?
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Joe's letter below was originally written to Cllr Colin Richards and he got in touch with us at the weekend asking if we could also share it with OnTheWight readers.
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Letter: Conservative councillor criticises Green Party councillors over flood-prone building support
A Conservative councillor voices strong criticism of Green Party colleagues for supporting flood-prone building plans
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This reader says he saw straight through the "PR and spin" from Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, in his response to criticism about the sewage pollution vote
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This reader reflects on the U-turn made by the Government over the "data dump" of GP's patient data and raises questions that still need answering
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Peter Lloyd responds to Cllr Webster's claim that she and Cllr Giles were successful in convincing their 'fellow Conservative members' that East Cowes was in need of a little TLC. Totally ignoring the 1,800 signature petition by members of the public.
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This reader is concerned about the number of trees that seem to be disappearing across the Isle of Wight, especially after the paving slabs that replaced a Cherry Tree in Newport resulted in her 73 year old friend having a fall.
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Come out on Thursday against 'morally bankrupt' leaders and vote for hope, urges this OnTheWight reader
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Given the heavy rainfall earlier in the week, this letter from Richard Jones about the Flood Tax is very topical.
