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change written in orange neon

5, October 2024·1 min read

Letter: Exploring the gap between political promises and actions

A reader from Cowes shares his doubts on government strategies for improvement

Pipeline in a tunnel in Greece

2, October 2024·4 min read

Letter: Could existing Poole oil pipeline be reused for new Solent CO2 project? (updated)

Yarmouth councillor highlights lesser-known existing pipeline as solution for Exxon’s CO2 project

Kier Starmer speaking in parliament - 2020 -

30, September 2024·1 min read

Letter: ‘We can’t wait’ for PM’s promises on educational future

Education union addresses education woes and funding gaps following DfE's sobering reports on the state of the national education situation

Man looking through magnifying glass

26, September 2024·5 min read

Letter: We believe statutory guidance on rural school closures has been overlooked (updated)

Community challenges Isle of Wight council's adherence to school closure guidelines

Ryde Theatre

25, September 2024·2 min read

Open Letter: Ryde Town Hall Trust seeks support for restoration of historic community building

There are renewed efforts by Ryde Town Hall Trust to revive this historic community hub

French apartment block with lots of plants

19, September 2024·1 min read

Letter: Is France’s housing model a blueprint for the UK’s rent affordability crisis?

This reader believes that the UK could learn from France's approach to controlling rents and prioritising homes

Adult hand holding baby's feet

16, September 2024·1 min read

Letter: Could ‘Bonk for Britain’ become the government’s next push amid falling birthrates?

With the UK's declining birthrate, this letter writer wonders if it's time for unconventional slogans

person in dentist chair with dentist looking at xrays

15, September 2024·4 min read

Letter: Campaign efforts continue despite pending closure of Freshwater NHS dental clinic

Isle of Wight's dental service crisis deepens with the closure of Freshwater's NHS practice

Lake Nyos

13, September 2024·2 min read

Letter: Solent CO2 Pipeline proposed in populated areas that experience geologic fracture

Local warns Exxon Mobil of 'high risk' CO2 pipeline through the Isle of Wight

black and white image of a radiator with shadow of venetian blinds

13, September 2024·1 min read

Letter: The electorate will remember how MPs voted on winter fuel allowance

A chilling decision by MPs could lead to a grim winter for many, says this reader

blanket draped over a chair with a book and lit candle on the chair

11, September 2024·1 min read

Letter: ‘You’ve lost my vote’ resident tells Richard Quigley MP over winter fuel voting choice

Dissatisfied constituent confronts MP Richard Quigley on winter fuel vote in Open Letter

British notes and coins, money cash

10, September 2024·1 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight residents left cold by promises of Labour’s future pension rise

Richard Quigley MP's justification for Winter Fuel Allowance timing draws local criticism

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