Our personal views

On The Wight is run on journalistic principles of honesty, transparency and balance. Every so often, there will be a subject or issue that the editors or contributors wish to share that reflects their personal opinion.

These articles will be clearly marked as such. We believe their inclusion adds to the diversity of content available to readers.

Daft Old Duffer: Do You? Do You Really?

Breakfast

Daft Old Duffer returns with his Saturday column and is keen to hear about your breakfast habits.

Saturday, 25th May, 2013 12:37pm

By Daft Old Duffer with 9 readers' comments

Positive Change: Why opening up the Isle of Wight council is good for everyone

Happy Smiley face:

There's a feeling of positive change in the air. We're hoping that it's embraced at County Hall and Islanders can get easier access to what's going on at the council. What would you like to see made more open there?

Thursday, 23rd May, 2013 5:16pm

By Simon Perry with 16 readers' comments

Jonathan Dodd: How swiftly things can change

Apus Flock:

Jonathan has been longing for the return of the Ventnor Swifts.

Sunday, 19th May, 2013 10:10am

By Jonathan Dodd with 6 readers' comments

Daft Old Duffer: Artful

Banksy art:

Daft Old Duffer returns with his Saturday column and considers the benefits of cultural stimulation.

Saturday, 18th May, 2013 12:49pm

By Daft Old Duffer with 16 readers' comments

Jonathan Dodd: Cool for Cats

Cream Crackers:

Jonathan returns with his Sunday column. This week he's planning some time away with his partner ... and for the cats ... and for the rabbits

Sunday, 12th May, 2013 11:40am

By Jonathan Dodd with 2 readers' comments

Jonathan Dodd: Travelling Hopefully

Tarot card:

Jonathan returns with his Sunday column. Always a great read!

Sunday, 5th May, 2013 12:43pm

By Jonathan Dodd with 2 readers' comments

Daft Old Duffer: So, what’s going to change?

David Pugh and Richard Priest:

Daft Old Duffer take a look at the political landscape of the Isle of Wight following this week's local elections.

Saturday, 4th May, 2013 4:46pm

By Daft Old Duffer with 115 readers' comments

Opinion: A post-election wish list

Flip chart:

OnTheWight reader, Meursault, got in touch with us recently with a list of things that he'd like to see from any incoming council in 2013. It's what you could call a voter's manifesto. What would you add?

Wednesday, 1st May, 2013 5:03pm

By Meursault with 12 readers' comments

Opinion: Secondary schools. Where do we go from here?

Question marks:

Wendy says she's looking forward to September, when her son starts at secondary school and explains why.

Tuesday, 30th April, 2013 6:56pm

By Wendy Varley with 8 readers' comments

Jonathan Dodd: World Wide Words

Jonathan returns with his Sunday column and this week has been busy giving away books and celebrating World Book Night

Sunday, 28th April, 2013 10:11am

By Jonathan Dodd with 8 readers' comments

Daft Old Duffer: The Englishman Abroad

Happy Budda

Daft Old Duffer returns with his Saturday column and this week raves about 'universal friendliness'

Saturday, 27th April, 2013 10:06am

By Daft Old Duffer with 87 readers' comments

Jonathan Dodd: My exciting life

Fallen asleep at desk:

Jonathan returns with his Sunday column and this week gets excited by a £500 potential apple picking device.

Sunday, 21st April, 2013 10:26am

By Jonathan Dodd