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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.

23, March 2020·2 min read

A call to arms for all readers: Trusted news from OnTheWight needs your support

We need you to support News OnTheWight, so we can continue to bring you the Trustworthy, independent news - free from distractions - that you and the rest of the Island deserves

23, July 2007·1 min read

A Model For Parkhurst?

I don’t know what they do to encourage the prisoners in the Philippines to join in with this kind of...

1, August 2023·1 min read

A New York writer’s nostalgic holiday in Ventnor: Emma Brockes’ English seaside experience

Emma Brockes swaps New York's bustle for a nostalgic holiday in Ventnor

Rolling Stones performing at Isle of Wight Festival

28, May 2020·1 min read

Absolute Radio raid the Isle of Wight Festival archives for front room festival line-up

Absolute Radio will broadcast 22 sets from Isle of Wight Festival from as far back as The Who in 1970

23, November 2010·1 min read

Adam Buxton: Points Out ‘The Posh’ At Festivals (Video)

Adam commenting on one of the changes to festivals over the years.

4, January 2013·2 min read

Adam tries his luck with billboard promotion

Successfully used to advertise products, but how successful will they be when the product is you?

31, January 2019·1 min read

After 20+ years, the County Press has changed its Web address

Having first registered their domain name back in 1998, some 20+ years later the Isle of Wight newspaper have now changed their Web address.

20, August 2013·1 min read

Air Ambulance to feature in new ITV Series

Watch out for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance on ITV next week.

18, February 2008·1 min read

Alan Wells Clarifies Position On Schools Questionnaire

Alan Wells confirmed today on the Alex Dyke phone-in, that each and every person on the Wight is entitled to...

3, July 2008·1 min read

Alan Wells on IW Radio Phone-In

News reaches us that Alan Wells, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services will be on the IW Radio Phone-In today between...

9, November 2015·2 min read

Alex Dyke breastfeeding comments: Ofcom and BBC Trust give their verdict

The Alex Dyke breastfeeding comments sparked controversy in the summer, but what will happen following the Ofcom and BBC Trust investigation? OnTheWight asks the BBC.

4, December 2008·1 min read

Alex Dyke Has Left The (IW Radio) Building

Dear old Alex Dyke, the infamous IW Radio Schlock Shock Jock, has made true his promise and left Isle of...

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