A survey of Isle of Wight GPs found that "75% of GPs who responded felt that mental health services are ‘Inadequate’ or ‘Extremely Inadequate’ and not one classed it as ‘Excellent’ or even ‘Good’". The relevant bodies say changes have been made to address issues raised
This reader's Letter to the Editor dissects the Conservative government's actions, the opposition's role, and the need for genuine alternatives in politics
“All general bills are a worry. It’s crushing to not even be able to afford the most basics in life due to being an unpaid carer,” said one unpaid carer responding to the Carers Trust survey
Jenna Sabine said that although the farm is sadly ceasing, it is still an historic and viable and sustainable farm and that the recent heatwave showed the importance of local food production
The Alliance Group say the primary consideration for planning applications has become whether a refusal could be legally challenged, rather than whether it's appropriate for the Island
The joint Local Secretary of the National Education Union says it's self-evident that baseline testing of four-year-olds is a waste of teachers’ time, public money and that data produced will not be rigorous or robust.
Here's the Isle of Wight MP's full explanation as to why he's supporting Theresa May's Brexit deal, plus we've got the reaction of the leaders of other Isle of Wight political groups.