Letters

LETTER

The new barriers at St John's railway bridge in Ryde.

Planning and development

25

We're not on a freeway in Texas to have these tall motorway-style crash barriers!

Halifax Bus Station

Halifax Bus Station

9

"Halifax's new bus station looks like one we threw away"

A polling station

A polling station

Local government

4

Equalise the election starting blocks for MPs and councillors

15

Dogs are "fouling the deceased" by doing their business in cemeteries

The Mikado, performed at Bembridge Village Hall.

The Mikado, performed at Bembridge Village Hall.

18

"It would be a sad day if little gems of another time were given the boot"

Brading Primary School

Brading Primary School

14

We urge the council to consider other options other than closing school

Protesters in Brading recently

Protesters in Brading recently

18

School closure would force parents to choose between education, food and warmth

A recent performance of The Mikado was staged on the IW

A recent performance of The Mikado was staged on the IW

32

"Critic’s role is to serve as a trusted friend for both audiences and theatre makers"

St Mary's Hospital, Newport.

St Mary's Hospital, Newport.

12

"Riff raff at the top" should pay for doctors and nurses to park

The Houses of Parliament.

The Houses of Parliament.

14

Do MPs provide a more valuable service than train drivers — you decide!

Former Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely

Former Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely

Isle of Wight ferry

32

"Government aware of ferries — but maybe not Bob Seely?"

Red Funnel and Wightlink car ferries.

Red Funnel and Wightlink car ferries.

National government

15

Ferry issues are not new and not the first time put before ministers says former MP

The cancellation of winter fuel payments for more well off pensioners has caused an outcry.

The cancellation of winter fuel payments for more well off pensioners has caused an outcry.

Personal Finance

53

"I'm a pensioner but I'm glad Winter Fuel Allowance is means tested"

Housing issues could be solved in the UK if we adopt the French system.

Housing issues could be solved in the UK if we adopt the French system.

Planning and development

27

Adopting French housing model could negate UK's "exploitative" housing market

Dog attacks on postal workers are on the rise, says TV presenter, Chris Packham.

Dog attacks on postal workers are on the rise, says TV presenter, Chris Packham.

8

Chris Packham urges dog owners to keep postal workers and delivery drivers safe

Oakfield Primary School

Oakfield Primary School

4

Oakfield Primary is brilliant with neurodiverse children so why close it?

Newport Quay was a hive of activity on Saturday.

Newport Quay was a hive of activity on Saturday.

6

Island events only happen thanks to a huge team behind the scenes

Quad bike riders spraying weeds in Godshill earlier this year

Quad bike riders spraying weeds in Godshill earlier this year

10

Island should ban glyphosate-based products when weedkilling

The public bridleway overlooking the Donkey Field.

The public bridleway overlooking the Donkey Field.

Housing developments

12

Isle of Wight Council did not heed 109 housing plan objections

Ashley Whittaker, children's services lead on the Isle of Wight.

Ashley Whittaker, children's services lead on the Isle of Wight.

6

"We will do everything we can to support you" says schools' boss after closures shock

A view of Atherfield

A view of Atherfield

20

So many questions about ExxonMobil pipeline but we should just say NO!

The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight

60

Let's fight draconian proposals to turn Island into 'urban ghetto'

Red Funnel and Wightlink car ferries.

Red Funnel and Wightlink car ferries.

65

"Absolutely unacceptable" ferry prices are a loss for entire community

Housing is a hot topic

Housing is a hot topic

Local government

18

The Island needs more housing estates like the lovely one we live on

Letter writer concerned about seeing cyclists if they are dressed in black

Letter writer concerned about seeing cyclists if they are dressed in black

29

Cyclists who wear dark colours and cannot be seen should pay road insurance

Mountbatten Hospice

Mountbatten Hospice

"Mountbatten is at the heart of this Island" says volunteer

31

Ferry price was one factor that spoilt our holiday

16

Annoyed by children in shopping trolleys with filthy shoes

Concerns over winter fuel payments

Concerns over winter fuel payments

National government

52

"If you don’t want your granny to freeze this winter, complain to Mr Quigley"

Drone, Inteliports.

Drone, Inteliports.

20

Let's cheer it for the drones!

Sandown's Bay CE School, formerly Sandown Bay Academy

Sandown's Bay CE School, formerly Sandown Bay Academy

6

Proud of my personal record and what I achieved for parents

The deck on the car ferry, showing empty spaces

The deck on the car ferry, showing empty spaces

34

Empty spaces on ferry made us feel even more "ripped off"

Personal Finance

79

Second home tax means we'll have to downsize our five-bedroom Island home

One Network showing multiple roadworks on the IW

One Network showing multiple roadworks on the IW

25

With all these road closures, could we scare tourists off any more?

Yarbridge Crossroads

Yarbridge Crossroads

12

Is Brading the most cut-off town on the Island?

Copse Lane in Freshwater.

Copse Lane in Freshwater.

3

"God bless you Island Roads!" — Grateful resident praises service

A road closed on the Isle of Wight

A road closed on the Isle of Wight

41

So many attractions closed and roads closed, has council just given up?

Bob Seely needs to reflect on how he lost such huge majority on Isle of Wight

Bob Seely needs to reflect on how he lost such huge majority on Isle of Wight

National government

69

Bob Seely needs to reflect on how he lost such huge majority on Isle of Wight

St Mary's Hospital

St Mary's Hospital

3

'Awkward' hospital parking system made visiting even more stressful

The new cycle path at Afton Marsh

The new cycle path at Afton Marsh

22

Afton Marsh is now a pleasure for cyclists and far cry from my childhood days!

Part of the new Esplanade across the Solent

Part of the new Esplanade across the Solent

3

New esplanades in Old Portsmouth and Southsea worth a visit

Festival buses over the weekend

Festival buses over the weekend

42

Festival passengers on our bus ruined our family day out

An HGV on Palmers Road in Wootton

An HGV on Palmers Road in Wootton

10

Don't dismiss concerns of residents over Palmers Farm quarry proposal

General Election 2024

19

East Wight Primary picks Green Party candidate as its "People's Champion"

Park Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

Park Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

4

Vehicles often drive up our one-way road the wrong way

Works underway at the Graben in Ventnor

Works underway at the Graben in Ventnor

Local government

28

Isle of Wight Council "burying head in the sand" over Ventnor road issues

Convoluted route to get answers about disposing of sharps bins

Steve Burton of Wight Building Materials

Steve Burton of Wight Building Materials

7

Gravel company responds to "alarming and false claims" about health risks

A rockfall in Lower Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor wipes out a traffic light.

A rockfall in Lower Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor wipes out a traffic light.

Local government

12

"Get your finger out Isle of Wight Council and open the road!"

Lorries will have big impact on Island roads and traffic if gravel plans approved

Lorries will have big impact on Island roads and traffic if gravel plans approved

15

Lorries will have big impact on Island roads and traffic if gravel plans approved

York Avenue, East Cowes

York Avenue, East Cowes

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Sirens and shelter: Memories of D-Day in East Cowes

Polling stations will soon be open.

Polling stations will soon be open.

General Election 2024

4

Don't forget to sort out your voter ID if you want to vote in the upcoming election

Rock fall at Gills Cliff Road, Ventnor and wall collapse on Bath Road.

Rock fall at Gills Cliff Road, Ventnor and wall collapse on Bath Road.

3

Update on closed roads in Ventnor (and why the council is seeking legal action)

Leeson Road, at the former Smugglers Haven cafe car park

Leeson Road, at the former Smugglers Haven cafe car park

15

Monitoring situation an "unsatisfactory line spun to landslide threat residents"