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This reader says believes "it's not just the Isle of Wight Council (through Island Roads) who are blind to litter and shabby street signage, but the Royal Mail too".
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This reader believes the improvements at Lynnbottom tip are anything but. He says the process for getting rid of garden waste has led to longer waits and increased frustration.
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This is the view (or rather lack of it) from a popular advertised 'viewpoint' on the Isle of Wight. This reader ask whose responsibility it is to maintain the hedges to ensure that visitors and residents do actually see a view when they sit on the benches provided.
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We've probably all experienced the problems of items ordered online not being delivered when we were told they were going to be, so many will sympathise with Brian's frustrations.
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Following Red Funnel's Plan B approach to the expansion of their ferry terminal in East Cowes, one resident shares his ideas on a two phased approach.
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This reader explains his reason for wanting to leave the European Union. His decision dates back to 1972.
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Isle of Wight Green Party leader urges pupils, parents, teachers to not feel judged by the "poorly planned & implemented tests" as provisional national results reveal "53% of pupils reached the new expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics".
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This OnTheWight reader has very clear views on why he believes the country should remain in the EU, but he's struggling to understand the arguments for Brexit.
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This reader wonders whether the "fun killers that have reared their ugly heads every time you even thought of an activity" are "at last to be shackled".
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A quarter of the Island's population are over the age of 65, compared to an average of 16.6% in England. It could result in the health and social care system facing a funding shortfall of £52 million by 2020. This reader ponders on how the problem can be fixed.
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Darcy is keen to know whether readers believe the Isle of Wight will be better off if the UK is In or Out of the EU.
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This reader was horrified to find the loos at St Helens beach closed on what was the hottest weekend of the year on the Isle of Wight so far this year.
