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Independent candidate, Michael Lilley, explores the issue of a lack of candidates for many town or parish council wards in the upcoming elections
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The Conservative candidate for Ryde North West challenges the views expressed by Our Ryde contender for the same seat, Phil Jordan
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Phil Jordan, an Our Ryde candidate in the Isle of Wight council and Ryde Town Council elections, believes political parties want control of town and parish councils, but don’t want you to know about it
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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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The East Cowes resident wants to know what candidates in the local elections will do about the East Cowes landslip
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Maria Villa Vine is encouraging others to take part in a doorstep vigil on Saturday in memory of Sarah Everard and all the women and girls who have been victims
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This reader shares an open letter to Matt Hancock and Bob Seely urging the Government to reconsider the proposed 1 per cent pay rise for NHS staff. He says many have lost their lives protecting us and those that have survived, may have lost their peace of mind
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Read how George Lamberty believes the UK could have avoided such "harsh Covid-19 lockdowns"
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This reader believes the Branstone Farm development is a "20th Century rehash", with a lack of forward thinking. Read how they think it have been developed
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This reader feels the Terms and Conditions for Wightlink Ferries shows that they could stop those travelling that shouldn't be if they wanted
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Letter: How can we canvass or collect signatures to stand in May election during Covid restrictions?
The Mayor of Yarmouth asks how the May elections can be run fairly if candidates can't canvass or even collect signatures to stand
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The Trade Bill will be voted on in Parliament very soon, and has been amended to give Parliament a say on trade deals. This reader is hoping our MP will vote for the amendment and urges others to write to him
