Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
29, April 2021·3 min readLetter: In the absence of a central Standards Board, use your election votes wisely say two current and former councillorsPauline Evans and Alasdair Steane highlight how the abolition of a central Standards Board has impacted town and parish councils on the Isle of Wight
23, October 2023·2 min readLetter: Is the Isle of Wight leaning towards Labour amidst Tory controversies?This reader believes the Isle of Wight will lean to Labour in the midst of Conservative controversies and pressing local challenges
4, July 2024·1 min readLetter: Island representation in Parliament: Necessity over party loyalty for votersElecting Labour MPs is crucial for the Island to influence the incoming government, says this reader in Cowes
30, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Islanders face growing threat of homelessness due to government inactionOutgoing government’s failures exacerbate housing crisis, Labour promises sweeping reforms, says this reader
14, June 2024·2 min readLetter: Isle of Wight election candidates called to pledge support for with Animal Welfare ManifestoCampaign for comprehensive animal welfare commitments from prospective parliamentary candidates steps up
16, August 2020·2 min readLetter: Isle of Wight Greens, LibDems and progressive independents need to make an electoral agreementThe Independent Labour councillor, Geoff Brodie, believes it's time for the Isle of Wight Greens, LibDems and progressive independents to make an electoral agreement not to stand against each other next May in the council elections
28, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Isle of Wight voters urged to consider vote swapping for a stronger Island voiceThis West Wight Green Party voter is going to vote Labour this election and asks Labour voters in the East to vote Green
5, June 2024·2 min readLetter: Make your voice heard: Sign petition calling for NHS return to public ownershipBe part of the change: sign the letter to end NHS outsourcing
1, July 2024·1 min readLetter: National tactical voting site updates recommendation for East Wight constituencyTactical voting recognised as a game-changer by national organisations in East Wight, says this reader
15, June 2024·1 min readLetter: NSPCC advocate appeals for child protection focus in General ElectionCall for child protection emphasis in discussions with political candidates
22, February 2013·1 min readLetter: Online presence offered for Independent candidatesIsland resident sets up Website for Independent candidates standing in the May local elections.
8, July 2024·1 min readLetter: Political unity elusive as Isle of Wight factions continue post-ballot squabbleThis reader highlights the Isle of Wight political factions clashing in irony-laden debate after the General Election