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Another Islander on TV, this time, Vicky Stradling, talking about her personal connection to the Gresford Colliery disaster of 1934. Available on iPlayer until 27th September.
Media
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.
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Biplane comes down while flying over Hailing Island
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Coming up in October: Enjoy Saturday night dining in the company of Charles Collingwood and real-life wife Judy Bennett (Brian Aldridge and Shula Archer) and listen to Charles chat about his life and role as Brian in the hugely popular radio show.
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Lovely piece about Ventnor by Janet Street-Porter in the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine.
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World-famous Rolling Stone, Keith Richards, mysteriously donates £3,000 to an Angel Radio appeal. Nice one Keith!
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According to The Telegraph, we're still paying for Joe Duckworth to be our Chief Executive. Wonder if they've told Steve Beynon?
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Back in June the council told VB repairs would be done in about five weeks. Fast forward to now, two months later and they're now claiming that they're ahead of schedule - even though the Seaclose park repairs are much later than they originally said! Eh?
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Man who drafted the 1964 Public Libraries Act states in a letter to The Times that the "Act does not contain any provision for reduction of the duties because of a need for 'cuts'"
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Your chance to ask topical questions to a panel on BBC Radio4's Any Questions programme. Reserve your tickets now.
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Calling Peter Andre fans - his Isle of Wight show is on tonight!
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People are using their Photoshop powers to make those looting look ridiculous. Could well give you a smile
