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28, October 2020·1 min read

Invitation to sign Open Letter to Gavin Williamson, calling for free school meals in holidays for those that need them

The National Education Union is asking people to sign an open letter to Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, calling on him to eradicate holiday hunger by providing Free School Meals (FSM) to all children who need them over the school holidays

7, October 2020·2 min read

Letter: Ben’s spent 20 years building up his live events business. Read his heart-felt plea to Bob Seely to help the sector

Ben Wilbee has spent the last 20 years training and learning skills, investing in a career that really makes peoples' lives better, only to be told by the Chancellor that his business is not considered 'viable' . He asks Bob Seely MP for help

7, October 2020·1 min read

Letter: It’s as if the NHS is trying to prevent people getting a flu vaccination

This reader has been experiencing problems getting her flu jab this year and says it's "as if the NHS is trying to prevent people getting a flu vaccination"

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5, October 2020·1 min read

Letter: Flu is bad but SARS-CoV-2 is worse. Shouldn’t getting vaccinated be made safer?

This reader raises safety concerns for those who have been shielding taking a trip to the GP for a flu jab and says, "You’re only as safe as the most unsafe individuals in your vicinity"

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22, September 2020·4 min read

Letter: Ryde Jobs, Yes! Bad Road Design, No!

Cllr Lilley calls on the Isle of Wight council planning committee to refuse the "half-baked scheme" and urge the Regeneration Team to go back to the drawing board

17, September 2020·1 min read

Letter: It’s high time the Isle of Wight NHS was properly financed

Despite the Government announcing they would write off all debt for NHS Trusts, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust remains in a "wholly unacceptable position" says this reader

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4, September 2020·1 min read

Letter: Organ donation is now opt-out: Let your family know your wishes

The law on organ donation changed this year to allow more people to save more lives with an opt-out system. Details within

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3, September 2020·2 min read

News OnTheWight today received this thank you from council, NHS and CCG chiefs for trusted reporting during Coronavirus crisis

Heads of the Isle of Wight council, NHS Trust and CCG have sent this letter of thanks and recognition for our coverage during the Coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for thanking us

24, August 2020·2 min read

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