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Rejection of Shanklin-Ventnor railway bid ignites debate on Ventnor's geology and future
Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces
OnTheWight is run on journalistic principles of honesty, transparency and balance. Every so often, there will be a subject or issue that the editors or contributors wish to share that reflects their personal opinion.
These Isle of Wight opinion pieces will be clearly marked as such. We believe their inclusion adds to the diversity of content available to readers.
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As the Isle of Wight switches to Wightfibre, the company have a growing power (and responsibility) over Islanders' ability to communicate
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Ian Stephens, Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Housing, criticises the Conservative's Housing Paper for lack of engagement and understanding of the housing situation on the Isle of Wight
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The Arts Council CEO details why five Isle of Wight arts organisations have won substantial funding over three years - putting the Island firmly on the country’s cultural map. It’s for all Islanders - The central message: “We are all creative”
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Cllr Robertson responds to the accusation that he's playing Monopoly with planning in Newport and calls for the Cabinet to overrule the Scrutiny Committee's recommendations
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Cllr Lowthion shares her concerns about the Conservative councillor's desire to move new housebuilding from Freshwater and Bembridge to Newport
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ME/CFS is a cruel condition that affects more than 550 Isle of Wight residents. Ted explains why it's so important to help raise awareness for ME/CFS
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Colin Palmer brings his long experience to bear on where he sees the state of the Electric Vehicle market, the IW council’s EV charging plans and where he sees it all going
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Jan from Isle Access shares her opinions about making the Isle of Wight more accessible for people with disabilities and how that could improve the tourism sector
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The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats believe the Conservative plans for a Riverside Quarter in Newport will accelerate the decline of retailing in the town
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Jonathan Bacon from Our Island says "We need to get our local economy functioning first and only then look at the housing"
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Island Labour say the 'Riverside Quarter' plans from the Conservatives are "another knee jerk reaction"
