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The editor of the County Press from 1997-2007 shares his view on the direction of the Isle of Wight newspaper since being taken over by mainland regional news mammoth, Newsquest.
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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The BBC listened! After the BBC redid their TV weather map, the Isle of Wight was covered up by the 'Plymouth' label. OnTheWight got in touch with the BBC (as did Twitter users) to plead for the Island's return. It's worked.
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Pupils from Ryde Academy have been working hard over the last month to plan their BBC School report programme which aired on Thursday. Well done to all involved.
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Author Joan Ellis will be sharing memories of her late mother, who she was robbed of by dementia. Tune into this one-off radio show to hear more.
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The registered accounts of the Isle of Wight Bus Shelter show £12,878 of 'Irregular / unexplained transactions' and speaks of 'a conflict of interest' involving the charity's founder. New people are working there now. OnTheWight digs in.
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Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, says he values the vibrant local media scene and wants to ensure organisations can continue to inform and shine a light on what goes on in our council chamber, courtrooms, etc
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As part of a series on the Royal Collection, the presenter Andrew Graham-Dixon selects some of the most spectacular works of art from the Collection at Osborne House. Tune onto BBC Four tonight from 9pm.
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The leading consumer affairs programme, You and Yours, on Radio 4 will be discussing legislation that is being pushed through Parliament that will have a detrimental impact on consumers.
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Isle of Wight festival promoter, John Giddings, presents an hour-long documentary about life on the road this coming Friday night. Tune into BBC4 to see the show and a segment on the Isle of Wight Festival - old and new.
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OnTheWight previews the final cut of the show being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 tonight. Find out why Mark Steel thinks Ventnor is so brilliant.
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After 10+ years the County Press will be changing where the paper is printed, following the Newsquest take over.
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Unfortunate timing for the Isle of Wight council, as a BBC News film crew turns up on a day the new £3m+ floating bridge struggles to dock. Watch the report, which also features an interview with IWC leader, Dave Stewart.
