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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.

Clementine Badgery, Chloe Parker and Ella Rose

18, February 2014·1 min read

Teenagers learn radio skills at community radio station

Three teenagers are given the chance to learn more about radio production. Listen to their documentaries on air on Friday or Sunday.

3, February 2014·1 min read

Daily Mail questions Jamie Green £53m cocaine lobster pot smuggling conviction

First Private Eye turn to examine the evidence that put the Islanders away, Now the Daily Mail. Here's what they're questioning.

7, January 2014·1 min read

The Island’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau to feature on BBC’s Inside Out

BBC reporter Jon Cuthill will be discussing the perils of taking out a payday loan with the Isle of Wight Citizen's Advice Bureau.

6, January 2014·1 min read

Live music and free drinks (!) as Dick Taylor filmed for French TV

So why not spend your Thursday evening in Ventnor, listening to some quality music from local musicians, whilst enjoying a free drink?

17, December 2013·1 min read

Surprising entry in the latest IW council media figures

Former comms' staff are on the list of latest media spend at the Isle of Wight council.

4, December 2013·1 min read

Former Frank James Hospital on TV this Thursday evening

Don't forget to tune in on Thursday evening to see the former hospital on BBC1.

25, November 2013·1 min read

Clare Balding back on the Island for new Ramblings series

Clare spent last Friday with Elizabeth Hutchings recording for a new series of Ramblings programmes, titled 'Ramblings Revisited'.

16, November 2013·1 min read

MP received ‘Parliamentarian of the Year’ for action on press freedom

Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner's action on press freedom earlier this year wins him an award from The Spectator.

15, November 2013·1 min read

CHAMPS awarded The Guardian’s ‘New band of the day’

If you haven't already, make sure you check out the music by CHAMPS.

10, October 2013·1 min read

Hentai Babies playing live for BBC Introducing South

Tune in on Saturday between 8-9pm to hear Island band, Hentai Babies play live

27, September 2013·2 min read

Island arts charity featuring in TV show about ‘Brilliant Britain’ (UPDATED)

A range of Island charities and organisations will be featured on the TV programme Brilliant Britain, Sunday evening at 8pm, including Independent Arts.

23, September 2013·1 min read

The Isle of Wight has become the ‘welfare capital’ of the UK

It was surprising to hear at the weekend that the Isle of Wight is considered 'Welfare Capital' of the UK.

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