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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.

22, June 2009·1 min read

Isle of Wight Festival: Reviews

Wendy Varley gathers some reviews of the Isle of Wight Festival.

3, August 2009·1 min read

Vestas Sit-In: British Wind Energy Association Deliver Blow

The BWEA struck a lethal blow to the campaign to save a wind turbine factory in Newport tonight.

5, August 2009·1 min read

Ventnor Girl Hannah George “Officially Britain’s Funniest Woman”

It's no joke that Hannah is doing well.

13, March 2009·1 min read

Holly Kirby: Island YouTube Success

Check out this great singer/songwriter for the Isle of Wight who has a massive following on You Tube.

13, January 2010·1 min read

Are Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (RobSten) Buying A Place On The Isle of Wight?

Are they moving to Ventnor? It's anyone's guess.

16, September 2008·1 min read

The Waxworks: Live on IW Radio

The Waxworks, one of our favourite new bands on the Wight, will be appearing live on Glyn Taylor’s Live and...

14, May 2010·1 min read

Alex Varley-Winter’s First By-line In The Times

Great step for Alex.

15, April 2008·1 min read

Johnny Dee: A Wight Dunce

It’s a shame that The Guardian has to parade its level of ignorance of what the Isle of Wight is...

24, March 2012·1 min read

Armchair Auditor Adds Search: Find Companies Invoicing The Council

New feature lets you search for which companies have invoiced the Isle of Wight council and leave comments

3, February 2012·1 min read

VB Facebook Comments On “What Defines Bin ‘Not Kerbside’?” Letter: Total 100+

VB Readers - both on the Website and on Facebook - have given over 100 comments on Michael Forrest's letter of frustration about the new council refuse collection service. Amazing

29, September 2009·1 min read

VentnorBlog Special Day Competition: Win A Classic iPod Shuffle

Your chance to win an iPod shuffle, just tell us what is so special about today for VB?

Megan McCubbin has been named the new President of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

7, November 2022·2 min read

Wildlife TV presenter Megan McCubbin welcomed as new President of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

It's hoped that Megan's popularity and enthusiasm for wildlife will help the Trust reach new audiences and inspire more people from a wider range of ages and backgrounds

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