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St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight, and inset, a model of a transit hub.

Sadly a transit hub at the Isle of Wight's hospital won’t see the light of day
This correspondent says that although a transit hub at the Isle of Wight hospital is a great idea, it sadly won't see the light of day.

Wightlink's FastCat service has proved to be fraught with problems for this correspondent.

Letter The Isle of Wight deserves a better service from ferry operator Wightlink

Why is the Isle of Wight NHS Trust not installing a transit hub? Is it a case of money, or a lack of good leadership?

Letter Why are those earning big bucks in our Isle of Wight NHS Trust doing nothing?

Reader Keith Carroll asks if anyone can confirm Keith Richards was on the Isle of Wight as a young boy?

Letter Does this photo prove Rolling Stone Keith Richards visited Sandown as a child?

It is increasingly difficult for people to afford to buy a home.

Letter Letter writer fails to realise the huge struggle Isle of Wight home buyers face

Cash versus card: are those who are not very tech-savvy being increasingly discrimated against?

Letter Credit cards and online banking are discriminatory if you are non tech-savvy

Polticians may promise the earth, but have we seen the results?

Letter Tory works of fiction: the government's lies and spin becomes more bizarre daily

Would you be prepared to do two, or even three jobs for extra cash?

Letter Being prepared to work harder, rather than opting to strike, has its own rewards

A fixed link would surely be a better solution than the current Isle of Wight ferry chaos.

Letter Would a fixed link be better than the current Isle of Wight ferry chaos?

Careful consideration is need before joining a Multi Academy Trust, but there may be some benefits from a partnership.

Letter Academies allow headteachers to judge for themselves what is important to pupils

It seems increasingly unlikely that railways will once again be extended to run to many more Isle of Wight towns.

Letter Tourist industry would benefit, but is Island's rail extension doomed to failure?

Later services would be appreciated by Isle of Wight residents using Wightlink.

Letter Lack of late ferry service is no joke for Island residents who want to travel

Various road factors may affect speed limits, but it can be hard for road-users to understand why a speed limit is applied to a certain area.

Letter Can someone explain the logic of how speed limits are decided on Island roads?

A model of a proposed hospital transit hub. Photo: Hans Bromwich.

Letter Long A&E wait times could be cut with new transit hub and discharge unit

Is striking or protesting a good way to raise awareness of issues?

Letter Strikes don't work and RMT must see we have amoral government where money talks

Do academised schools perform any better than those in local authority control?

Letter Considering recent research, is academisation the best option for local schools?

Wightlink has proved to be the weakest link for this correspondent.

Letter Wightlink, you are the weakest link - goodbye!

There's another solution to the Isle of Wight Council waste bin collection tales of woe!

Letter Our solution to Isle of Wight Council waste bin collection tales of woe

Wightlink do not accept cash payments.

Letter Isle of Wight cancer patient refused travel by Wightlink because they had no card

It was less hassle to get to Bournemouth than it was to visit the Isle of Wight via Wightlink.

Letter I had a really nice day in Bournemouth thanks to Wightlink's no cash policy

Wightlink ferry offices refuse to take cash.

Letter Shocked to be refused the option to pay in cash at Wightlink

Silence of left on Gollygate needs some explaining

letter Silence of left on Gollygate needs some explaining

LETTER Prince Andrew expenses should not be paid from public purse

Clinical Commissioning Groups dictate what can or cannot be done by GPs and hospitals.

Letter to the Editor Retired doctor says CCGs dictate what can and can't be done by GPs and hospitals

Sandown seafront is in a sorry state, with numerous dilapidated buildings.

Letter to the Editor Sandown seafront is a war zone and the Isle of Wight Council should do something

Can we believe anything Boris says? Will he ever change?

Letter to the Editor Will Boris ever change or are antics just puerile pantomime at government's heart

Planning 'errors' at Bridge Cottage has seen the council criticised by a national watchdog.

Letter to the Editor I cannot allow the council to dismiss a catalogue of planning failures at Niton

Covid restrictions are being abolished without thought for vulnerable people.

Letter to the Editor My anger at reckless way this government is abolishing all Covid restrictions

Walkers at last year's Hopefully to Seaview walk in aid of Retina UK.

Letter to the Editor Registration now open for Ryde to Seaview charity walk for Retina UK in June

Hearing problems should be explored asap, but many GPs have stopped offering ear syringing.

Letter to the Editor Does the end of ear syringing mean the end of the NHS

Would we be better off without parliament and the House of Lords?

Letter to the Editor Get rid of parliament and the non-elected House of Lords in favour of a republic

We are all sinners!

Letter to the Editor Boris is not perfect so let's just move on to addressing other important issues

Left, Anne Grant's drawing of Peter Leath and right, part of David White's recent article.

Letter to the Editor Recent David White article re-awakened my memories of Isle of Wight characters

Possible sharp practice by company amidst an energy crisis?

Letter to the Editor Could huge difference in energy tariffs denote sharp practice by company?

The number of school places available needs careful consideration.

Letter to the Editor Excess school places and using resources effectively needs further debate

Daffodils and oranges were among the produce being thrown away.

Letter to the Editor Co-op should avoid waste by thinking of better uses for produce on sell by date

More funding is needed in schools.

Letter to the Editor The reality of relentless schools underfunding is no laughing matter

Will the police force's image be ruined by Cressida Dick?

Letter to the Editor Will the police force's image be immeasurably damaged by Cressida Dick?

Where's the NHS's 'extra' cash?

Letter to the Editor Where's the 'extra' NHS cash? The UK should get rid of Peppa Pig accountants

Most Brits don't love Boris Johnson, these correspondents say.

Letter to the Editor Brits don’t love Boris and outdated voting system meant they didn't vote for him

Ian Webb, who did a virtual 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail challenge, with Conqueror Events.

Letter to the Editor Long distance virtual challenge was my route to redemption after panic attack

Fixed link, or better hospital facilties - which one would you choose?

Letter to the Editor Better cancer treatment on the Isle of Wight would be preferable to a fixed link

Is education facing a mission impossible in levelling-up?

Letter to the Editor Is education facing a mission impossible in levelling-up?

Have Boris and Co had their hands in the Treasury cookie jar?

Letter to the Editor The Conservatives seem to have their hands firmly stuck in Treasury cookie jar

The white willow that used to be at the Fairway. Photo: Google Streetview.

Letter to the Editor It's like Stalag Fairway after loss of pretty Sandown tree

The Isle of Wight Council does take dog-fouling and fly-tipping seriously.

Letter to the Editor Cabinet member says the council does take dog-fouling and fly-tipping seriously

What do people expect of politicians?

Letter to the Editor Political complaints: Conservative governments don't act in the national interest

Could more be done to prevent road accidents? Photo: Pixabay.

Letter to the Editor Dedicated Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit is needed to prevent more accidents

Is it too early to ease Covid restrictions in schools?

Letter to the Editor Education is still feeling the impact of Covid: is it too early to ease restrictions?

More moves are needed to stop dog-fouling, fly-tipping and littering.

Letter to the Editor Isle of Wight Council needs to show it’s serious about dog-fouling and waste

Why does the post take so long to be delivered in Ryde?

Letter to the Editor Why does Royal Mail in Ryde take so long to deliver the post?

The unidentified hovercraft at Ryde is actually one of the BHT130 hovercraft designed and built by Hoverwork at their St Helens works before the company was merged with Griffon. Photo: Tony Barton.

Letter to the Editor Identity of mystery Isle of Wight hovercraft revealed

A better wastewater infrastructure means seas and rivers would be less adversely affected.

Letter to the Editor Bringing the UK’s wastewater infrastructure to acceptable standard will cost

Please do more to stop drugs on our streets. Photo: Pixabay.

Letter to the Editor Drugs: it’s easy to go after little people, but you must deal with ring-leaders