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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.

8, October 2012·1 min read

Bournemouth to the Isle of Wight ferry? Don’t be daft!

Competition for the current cross-Solent ferries? Not on your nelly.

5, October 2012·1 min read

Mainland company acquiring 100% of IW Radio shares

A big deal for the Island media scene.

1, October 2012·1 min read

Biffa’s future questioned in National media

The company that collects the Island's household waste looks like it's going to be taken over by HSBC as they've been unable to pay off a £1Bn+ debt. On The Wight is looking into what the impact on the Island might be.

28, September 2012·1 min read

We’re Seven years old – and have passed 70,000 comments!

Thanks for all of the support - and comments - over the past seven years. More good things on the way!

27, September 2012·1 min read

Young library users urged to share their views with CBBC’s Newsround

Newsround want to hear from young people today about library closures

27, September 2012·1 min read

Brambles cricket match goes International

"Gee, aren't those English kooky?" - (the imagined response over America breakfast tables this morning). All the better to attract visitors to this fine Island.

20, September 2012·1 min read

Mark King on the One Show

The Island looked great, bathed in sun as some of the history of Level 42 was revealed

19, September 2012·2 min read

Local author offers to help you create a book

Groups on the Island are encouraged to take advantage of an offer of help to create a book.

17, September 2012·1 min read

Keiran stars in Fruit Shoot TV ad

Sandown scooter champ features in new TV ad for Fruit Shoot.

17, September 2012·1 min read

Lonely Planet: Isle of Wight best place to cycle in world

Can't say better that being the best in the World, can you? What a great start to the week.

13, September 2012·1 min read

Upgrade to On The Wight comments

Upgrades to On the Wight are on their way. The first is to the way comments are displayed.

13, September 2012·1 min read

Hairy Bikers filming on the Isle of Wight today

Spotted last night eating out in Ventnor, look out for the Hairy Bikers as they film on the Island today.

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