Island People Agency hosts professional photoshoot for Isle of Wight acting or modelling talent (updated)
Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
23, May 2024·1 min readEducation at breaking point: Education union calls for change in upcoming electionUnderfunding in education is pivotal in upcoming election, according to NEU's response
23, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Granddaughter’s battle with university fees highlights national concernAfter stellar A-level results, the granddaughter of this reader abandons university place over loan concerns
22, May 2024·1 min readRishi Sunak announces general election date for 4th July 2024Prime Minister calls July election; Isle of Wight candidates gear up
22, May 2024·1 min readLetter: If Labour is going to win – What’s the point of electing a Conservative MP?Residents question the point of a Conservative MP if the government changes
22, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Should we passively accept being gaslit by those who have failed us?Reader criticises Conservative tax strategy and calls for British innovative spirit
21, May 2024·1 min read99% of Isle of Wight voters successfully met new photo ID requirements when votingIsle of Wight council advises early voter ID registration for future elections
21, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Rishi Sunak’s financial gains from Infosys shares questioned amid government tiesSunak's financial interest in Infosys spotlighted along with government contract connections
14, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Defence cuts and old technology: Is UK’s security under Conservatives safe?Debates heat up over national safety and Conservative governance
11, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Inquiry demanded into wasted £8.7 billion on defective PPE and Conservative Party linksThis reader questions lack of legal action on botched £8.7 billion PPE deals
9, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Calling out IW MP for perceived double standards on social mediaThis reader believes that Bob Seely should spend less time having a pop at the opposition on Twitter
6, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Is the Conservative ‘plan’ benefiting the UK, or just their own pockets?Letter to the Editor casts doubt on Conservative plan, calling for a political overhaul
3, May 2024·1 min read16.41% turnout on the Isle of Wight for PCC elections: Donna Jones wins post (updated)Donna Jones, Conservative, wins re-election as Police and Crime Commissioner for region