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12, July 2018·1 min read

Young people struggling with eating disorders turn to Childline

The NSPCC is calling on Government to invest some of the £300 million it has committed for children’s mental health services towards early support services such as Childline, as the number of young people who call about eating disorders continues to rise.

26, June 2018·1 min read

Use water wisely to avoid hose pipe ban, say water company

With temperatures rising and a heatwave sweeping across the UK, Southern Water say they're hitting peak demand for water and provide tips on how you can help to save water.

8, June 2018·2 min read

Letter: A change in verge cutting policy is needed on the Isle of Wight

This reader from Whitwell says that aside from the impact on wildlife, there's evidence that over-cutting changes the characteristics of a road and can encourages drivers to increase speed. He's calling for changes in Isle of Wight council policy.

25, May 2018·2 min read

Letter: Why can’t we have 16+ education that suits Isle of Wight needs?

Leader of the Isle of Wight LibDems asks why can’t we have 16+ education that suits the needs and wishes of the Island? A diverse education system across the Island for a diverse population.

16, May 2018·1 min read

Letter: Social media companies must take responsibility for child sexual abuse on their platforms

The NSPCC is urging people to join their campaign for action to be taken to help bring a halt to children being coerced and manipulated to live-stream their own sexual abuse.

13, May 2018·3 min read

Letter: Let’s celebrate kindness to overcome stress

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Cllr Michael Lilley is calling on us all to consider kindness to ourselves and others as a first step to combat the reality of everyday stress of living.

11, May 2018·1 min read

Letter: Home Education registration ‘a good first step’

Leader of the Isle of Wight LibDems, who is also a teacher and professional sports coach, shares his view on the proposed registration of home schooled children.

3, May 2018·4 min read

Letter: Politicians need to ‘step forward with urgency’ to save Studio School

The national education spokesperson for the Green Party claims "local and national politicians who make speeches about social mobility, improving standards and increasing opportunities for young people outside of the classroom, really must step forward with urgency, put these words into action" and fight to save the Isle of Wight Studio School.

1, May 2018·5 min read

Letter: Parents make strong case for the Studio School to be saved

Parents of students at the Isle of Wight Studio School urge Islanders to help them fight to save this well-performing and happy school that provides a much-needed alternative for an important number of students on the Island.

20, April 2018·5 min read

Letter: Several ideas of how to improve the ASDA roundabout

This reader believes he's found a number of flaws in the ASDA roundabout and makes suggestions on how it could be improved.

16, April 2018·1 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight council, (please) don’t leave me hangin’ on the telephone

This reader says he was waiting for an hour on a call to the Isle of Wight council (to talk about fire alarms). Have you had similar problems or has it been great?

14, April 2018·1 min read

Letter: New Sainsbury’s Nectar card Isle of Wight trial underfire

This older reader - who doesn't have a smart phone or knowledge of Apps - is concerned about the new Sainsbury's Nectar trial on the Isle of Wight. He feels there hasn't been enough information provided by the supermarket he loyally shops in each month.

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