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Having first registered their domain name back in 1998, some 20+ years later the Isle of Wight newspaper have now changed their Web address.
Media
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.
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Not quite camping, a bit more like glamping, as the Celebrity Five stay in a converted 1965 Falklands helicopter during their visit to the Isle of Wight.
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Almost on our doorstep, over 450 people died in questionable circumstances whilst at Gosport War Memorial Hospital - many there for recuperation. Here are further details about the Panorama programme focusing on it tonight.
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Tune into BBC Radio 4 Extra on Sunday or catch up via the Sounds App to hear how Julia Margaret Cameron changed portraiture forever, thanks to her life-size reproduction of the head.
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This five minute segment shown on French TV is a fantastically cost effective way of promoting the Isle of Wight as a destination and will remain on the broadcaster's Website for 12 months. Watch here.
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We're big fans of the work of Justin Mason (aka Drivelsieve) so chuffed to bits for him and his brother whose work features in this latest mini-series on Sky Arts tonight and tomorrow night
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Check out our friends from Artecology on this Sunday's Countryfile programme on BBC from 5.25pm.
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This evening (Monday) you can watch the Isle of Wight-developed SAMPSON radar system protect the UK's most advanced warship, Type-45 Destroyer, against a raid on it by 17 Russian fighter aircraft.
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Look out for Michael Buerk and John Sergeant on your TV screens tonight when they'll be sailing in the Solent with the XOD class sailors from Cowes Corinthian YC.
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A whopping 1,400 nominations were cast, with 370 separate businesses nominated for the first Best in Business Awards. OnTheWight has details of the winners.
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There are some touching and heartfelt stories in this great feature on the BBC's Inside Out programme about this year's Isle of Wight and UK Pride.
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Congratulations to all at Vectis Radio, who were shortlisted from more than 360 entries from over 75 stations for coming home with a national award for their 4Ps Project which helps young people build confidence and communications skills.
