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This OnTheWight reader questions whether the austerity programme in place by the coalition Government is really working.
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Residents in Adgestone are confused as to why Lower Road - which they say is an important local link - has been closed by Island Roads since 7th June and work has still not started.
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The heartfelt plea reads, "Please keep your dog on a lead because two ducklings got killed by a dog on Wednesday 4th June 2014. Signed William and Esme"
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It appears that neither Island Roads, nor the Isle of Wight council, have any motivation in helping this Newport pensioner get out and about on his mobility scooter.
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This reader believes that by increasing hours for which parking fees must be paid and implementing charges where previously there were none, there will be a significant cost to the health of Islanders.
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OnTheWight is not only read by Islanders, but also ex-Pats from around the world. We often hear from former-Islanders who say they enjoy reading OnTheWight and that it's a great way to stay in touch with what's happening on the Isle of Wight.
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This letter makes it clear there's at least one Ventnorian that feels conned by the re-opened, repainted Ventnor Winter Gardens. Where's the fancy hotel and restaurants that won the bid, they ask.
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Stuart George from the IW Bus & Rail Users’ Group joins the debate over fares and rail link services between Ventnor and Shanklin.
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This letter may strike a chord with those who watched the recent Panorama programme about falling standards in care for the country's older generation.
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News of a price rise in bus fares for residents travelling between Shanklin and Ventnor has not been well received.
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BBCR4's You and Yours Programme is at the moment discussing the importance of walking. This OnTheWight reader has her say on the matter.
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Independent 2013 Election Candidate, Judy Ferris, shares an Open Letter with OnTheWight readers.
