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One reader is not impressed with what he calls the "hype and empty promises of the Big Wight Switch" whilst Community Action say 1,300 households have achieved lower fuel bills through the scheme.
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This reader lists their reasons why they believe the Isle of Wight Road Races should not be given permission to go ahead
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Mike Starke's view on the proposed Highways PFI contract and what will be voted through at tonight's Cabinet meeting.
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Healthcare activists call for public action in face of pivotal NHS consultation
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Island parents express shock at school closure plans, urging community engagement in the consultation process
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David Randini says he was humbled when he saw the note from a young girl thanking him for making her holiday
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The Isle of Wight council revealed on Wednesday they have sold the former church for £75,000 to a private individual. This reader feels we should know more about what's planned for grade II listed building.
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This reader is urging others to email Rishi Sunak, urging him to honour his Party’s pledges, by delivering a ban on the live export trade and urgently bringing forward consultations on ending cruel cages for sows and laying hens, and on animal welfare food labelling
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This reader shares her experiences of the housing rental market over the last 20+ years and shares some suggestions for councillors and the MP on what could help fix it
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This reader says he believes the Harbour Revision Order will, in his opinion, allow the Council to cause the final ruin of ‘our’ harbour in Newport.
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Bullying can have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people that can be felt long into adulthood. If you are a parent worried about bullying, Childline can help
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Isle of Wight commuter, Steve Gibbs, reminds readers that MP Bob Seely was assured ferry companies were 'ready for the winter' and asks what he's going to do about the recent poor service
