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Life-sized sculptures of notable whistleblowers to be unveiled, highlighting the global free speech crisis - sign the petition, urges this reader
Letter to the Editor
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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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Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly CLIC Sargent) is using Volunteers’ Week to say a huge thank you to their passionate team of volunteers and fundraisers on the Isle of Wight. Details within of how you can get involved
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We always welcome a Letter to the Editor to share with our readers. This one from Linda Barnes tackles the issue of litter.
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Back in 2013, the Work and Pensions Secretary said he could survive on £53pw if he had to. As he may have more time on his hands now - following his resignation last week - he's been invited by one Isle of Wight resident to spend a few weeks on the Island testing out his claim.
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Former town planner and placemaker, Bob White, picks apart the proposed road layout changes as part of the Ryde Transport Interchange, highlighting where he sees the problems
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This letter writer says of the Prime Minister, "Dithering is making the situation worse for schools, pupils, staff and the communities, in which they live"
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Reader Ron Chonner urges readers to write to the their MP about the prospect of prisoners being allowed to vote
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This reader, who has been a regular visitor for decades, urges Islanders to fight for 'levelling up' funding and get involved with schemes helping to improve high streets and seaside resorts
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Broken tax system favours the rich, while average earners face higher rates, says this reader
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This reader urges Islanders to challenge Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely, and ask him why he voted as he did against a clause that would have guaranteed protection for the NHS in any future trade negotiations
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Resident calls for data on land movement in Upper Ventnor to be made public, so he can know whether he needs to worry or not.
