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The Isle of Wight media scene is very vibrant, which may be a surprise for many.

Here’s where you will find all of the articles that News OnTheWight has published about the various strands of the Island media, or where the Isle of Wight has featured in TV or films.

10, April 2026·2 min read

Vectis Radio set to launch on DAB with Isle of Wight community figure pressing the button

Vectis Radio launches on DAB Saturday 18th April, with Dave Baker pressing the button

26, March 2026·1 min read

New Isle of Wight radio station to celebrate sounds of the 70s, 80s and 90s

Isle of Wight Radio launches a nostalgic sister station on the Island's new DAB multiplex

The Apprentice contestants mucking out the goats

20, March 2026·3 min read

The Apprentice puts Isle of Wight businesses in the national spotlight

The Isle of Wight featured prominently in BBC One's The Apprentice last night

17, March 2026·1 min read

Angel Radio to expand Island reach through Wight Digital radio network partnership

Angel Radio is seeking an Ofcom digital licence to reach a wider Island audience

11, March 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight to feature on The Apprentice after months of behind-the-scenes work

Isle of Wight will gain national attention next week when it is featured in BBC's The Apprentice

3, March 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight radio station Vectis Radio embraces DAB technology for expanded coverage

Next month Vectis Radio launches new DAB service, offering enhanced local content and clearer sound

silhouette of man embracing woman as they look into the distance

23, February 2026·1 min read

ITV seeks Isle of Wight childhood sweethearts for new TV series

ITV Studios invites couples who started as childhood sweethearts to apply for a new series

24, September 2025·2 min read

Vectis Radio receives four nominations at the 2025 Community Radio Awards

Vectis Radio celebrates 10 years with four nominations at the 2025 Community Radio Awards

black and white photo of man playing the piano

27, June 2025·1 min read

Islander James Nye brings Erik Satie’s forgotten compositions to light for the centenary of French composer’s death

James Nye celebrates the release of unpublished Erik Satie manuscripts marking the composer’s centenary

23, June 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight residents invited to participate in Channel 4’s The Court programme

Channel 4's new series invites Isle of Wight residents to resolve civil disputes

20, March 2025·2 min read

Sally Taylor to present final South Today broadcast after nearly 40 years

Sally Taylor bids farewell to South Today, ending a remarkable 36-year career

18, February 2025·1 min read

Watch Gav, Lucy and Bo’s inspiring story on Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild

Ben Fogle meets a Niton Undercliff family living sustainably on a cliffside in his upcoming show

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