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We always welcome a Letter to the Editor to share with our readers. Letters will be published unedited, but we’d recommend keeping your points short in order to capture the attention of other readers.

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20, March 2012·2 min read

Letter To The Editor: The UK’s Broken Democracy and the Health & Social Care Bill

Mark Lansbury shares an open letter sent to Andrew Turner a couple of weeks ago, urging him to Vote against the Health & Social Care Bill. The bill will be discussed again today in the Commons after the Shadow Health Secretary secured a 90 minute debate.

15, March 2012·1 min read

Letter To The Editor: Let’s Hear It for John’s Club

One reader shares her thoughts on the great work carried out by volunteers for John's Club.

13, March 2012·5 min read

Letter To The Editor: Prevent A Music DisService

In response to the proposed recommended changes to the Island's Music Service, an amateur Island musician shares with us her argument for keeping peripatetic music teachers, citing that poorer children wouldn't be able to afford music lessons and the quality of Island music education would drop immensely.

13, March 2012·2 min read

Isle of Wight Music Service: London Organ Scholar On Music Accessibility

20 year old Richard Hall explains why he thinks the Isle of Wight Music Service is so important.

12, March 2012·1 min read

Letter To The Editor: Updating Your Driving Licence Photo

Did you know that the photo on your driving licence needs to be updated every ten years? Neither did we. If you fail to (at a cost of £20) you could face a large fine.

12, March 2012·3 min read

Isle of Wight Music Service: Soprano Soloist Evelyn Tubb On Why It Must Be Protected

Internationally famous soprano soloist Evelyn Tubb explains the importance of the Isle of Wight Music Service and why it should be protected.

6, March 2012·1 min read

Letter to the Editor: Would A Fixed Link Encourage More Business?

One VB reader asks what other readers think about the idea of a fixed link

1, March 2012·1 min read

Letter To The Editor: Disgraceful State of Public Toilets

VB reader Barry shares his views on the state of public toilets on the Island.

29, February 2012·1 min read

Letter To The Editor: Why Are We Paying To Clear Up Dog Mess?

One reader asks why the Ventnor Town Council is planning to spend £2k a year to pick up dog mess after those too lazy to do it themselves. They suggest it sends the wrong message and won't solve the ongoing problem.

28, February 2012·1 min read

Letter To The Editor: Tesco’s Irony

On VB reader is hacked off with the state Tesco is leaving its

24, February 2012·2 min read

Friends Write To Committee Over Inquiry Into Library Closures

Friends of Ventnor Library write to the Select Committee in relation to Cllr Pugh's evidence given on Tuesday this week.

20, February 2012·1 min read

Letter To The Editor: I’ll Be Watching David Pugh’s Evidence

Letter to the Editor from Ian Anstice of Public Libraries News in relation to Cllr David Pugh giving oral evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10.30am.

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