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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.

14, April 2013·1 min read

Postcard from the Isle of Wight arrives 45 years late

Puzzling story of a postcard bearing two postmarks, one from 2013 and the other from 1968.

9, April 2013·1 min read

The Hairy Bikers meet Robert Thompson

Yet another fantastic advert for the Isle of Wight and our delicious foodie delights.

3, April 2013·1 min read

Captain Stan’s fish loved by The Hairy Bikers

Yet another great piece of promotion for Isle of Wight food producers. Well done Mike!

28, March 2013·1 min read

IW council Website given lowest score, again

Local authority ICT professionals judge iwight lowest score and OnTheWight raises concerns over plans over council's plans to cut content on new version of iwight.

27, March 2013·3 min read

Read why Andrew Turner MP voting against press regulation is important

The Leveson Inquiry Report set out with the best of intentions - to control misbehaving National newspapers - but because of the rushed law being proposed, all sort of other news media are being bundled in. It's a mess and could threaten the future of independent online news. Action is needed.

22, March 2013·1 min read

Council help organise X-Factor auditions on the Island

If you've dreamt of taking part in X-Factor auditions, next week sees your chance as the production team for the ITV programme roll up at Quay Arts.

20, March 2013·1 min read

Prestigious TV award for Island writers

A great success for two Island-based writers.

18, March 2013·1 min read

Tom’s Eco Lodge recommended by the ‘Nationals’

Well done to West Wight's Tom's Eco Lodge for getting a mention in not just one national newspaper in recent days, but two!

18, March 2013·1 min read

Learn about the real Harlem Shake

Did you (like us) think that the recent Harlem Shake video meme was the start of it? Let us tell you what we've found about its 30+ year old roots.

28, February 2013·1 min read

Election candidate launches campaign over horsemeat scandal

Food safety expert claims horsemeat scandal is the personal failure of the Chairman of the Food Standards Agency.

26, February 2013·1 min read

Isle of Wight Milk on Inside Out feature

Island farmers share the background on the new milk co-operative with farmer from the West Midlands.

19, February 2013·1 min read

The Guardian: Isle of Wight ‘a centre of artistic activity’

The Isle of Wight arts scene received a tip of the hat in last weekend's Guardian.

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