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A suggestion for a partially-fixed link between the Island and the mainland is raised by reader Ron Chonner
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On The Wight reader raises further concern over data provided to the council by the asphalt plant applicant
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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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With the help of a £7m package of support from the Department for Education, Barnardo’s is bringing together a coalition of national and local charities to identify and support those most at risk at this time of crisis
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Sunak's inflation reduction isn't a tax cut; UK faces rising debt and hardship, says this reader
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This reader believes that the very fact a single point of access to all our NHS records will be in the hands of a private company should be setting alarm bells ringing all over the country
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This reader says Island teachers are being run into the ground and need more support and agrees with the view of Ofsted that leadership is still a big problem.
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Peter Shreeve from the National Education Union says the news that 800 laptops have been given out and another 780 are due is not the whole story
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After some readers asked us how they could support our cause, we thought, why not let everyone know :) Your support will contribute to delivering news the Isle of Wight deserves.
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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 shares what she believes should be in the Queen's Speech next week. It includes a need for greater transparency and accountability of our elected representatives
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Steven Goodman asks questions about the council's involvement with the Riverside Centre
