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Islanders have joined over 15,000 Save the Children supporters across the UK to sign a petition urging the UK Government to act and stand up for what’s right for Afghanistan's children
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After just getting over the extended roadworks across the town, this resident was concerned to see more parking restrictions in place, this time for the Festival
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This reader believes there are too many unknowns around the PTEC project and that the development application should be put to one side
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The South East Regional Director for the CLA says the common perception of poachers being a Claude Greengrass-type character is very far from the truth
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This reader believes things can change for the better with the right Planning Strategy, but says the council must first establish a number of companies to provide our local services - ensuring that our council tax payments are spent on services, not handed out as profits to private investors
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This reader sets out what she sees as the consequences of the Health and Care Bill, and why it's important to speak out and spread the word
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This letter writer calls on others to let their feelings about the changes to the public loos be known at the Cabinet meeting. Cllr Jordan says it is "simply untrue" that plans do not exist for toilets within the station
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Mr Willsher from Totland shares his views on the path the Government have taken in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic
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This reader, who wants to help return the butterfly population to what he remembers from his childhood, would like to know why butterfly pupae is not available to the general public
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It is important for young people to know that they aren’t alone, especially if they are disappointed with their exam grades, says the Service Head of Childline for the region
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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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Ahead of next week's planning committee, the Save Westridge Farm Community Action Group are urging Islanders to get in touch with councillors to share their thoughts on the plans
