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man holding out his hand with stop written on his palm

5, December 2024·2 min read

Letter: Tell OFWAT to refuse Southern Water’s enormous hike in our bills

Campaigners call for re-nationalisation of services as water customers face steep bill rises

Car parked on the pavement blocking access with wheelchair

25, November 2024·1 min read

Letter: Campaigners call for nationwide action against pavement parking in England

As England stalls, campaigners urge action on the dangers of pavement parking

donna jones smiling whilst talking to others

23, November 2024·1 min read

Letter: Yet another PCC consultancy – and yet another waste of tax payers’ money

This reader believes the latest PC consultation is "a complete waste of taxpayers' money"

Salvation Army Santa and his elf

18, November 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight children share Christmas wishes with Santa in Newport

Santa and his elf bring festive joy to 141 children at Newport grotto

School of fish swimming near plastic pollution

14, November 2024·3 min read

Letter: Support the Greenpeace petition before international plastics session

This reader calls on others to help make a difference on plastic pollution and join Greenpeace's call for UK's decisive action

Baby touching hands with elderly relative

12, November 2024·1 min read

Letter: Concerns rise over potential misuse of assisted dying legislation in the UK

Another reader expresses concern over the speed in which the Assisted Dying Bill is being pushed through Parliament

person holding the hand of another in a hospital bed

7, November 2024·3 min read

Letter: The ethical complexity of assisted dying – a vote that should not be rushed by MPs

This resident expresses deep concern over the inexperienced MPs' rushed assisted dying vote

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Secretary of Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting launch the NHS 10 Year Plan Consultation at the London Ambulance Service Dockside Centre

29, October 2024·4 min read

Letter: Advocacy group warns of private sector influence on NHS reform plans

Healthcare activists call for public action in face of pivotal NHS consultation

Young women looking through a magnifying glass

27, October 2024·3 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight parents question transparency of school closure consultations

Parents express doubts about the Isle of Wight's school closure consultation process

poverty stencil painted on wall

21, October 2024·1 min read

Letter: The link between poverty and education that can’t be ignored

NEU representative voices concerns over primary school closures and poverty on the Isle of Wight

Parliament from westminster bridge with pink sunset in the background

19, October 2024·2 min read

Letter: Assisted dying debate heats up as UK Parliament considers new legislation

Parliament's Assisted Dying Bill sparks debate on morality versus economic interests

Outside wroxall primary school

8, October 2024·5 min read

Letter: Parents and community of Wroxall Primary seek innovative solutions, not school closures

A heartfelt and considered letter from the parent of a pupil at Wroxall Primary School, earmarked for closure as part of the school reorganisation plans

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