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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.

16, September 2018·1 min read

Vectis Radio picks up National Community Radio Award

Congratulations to all at Vectis Radio, who were shortlisted from more than 360 entries from over 75 stations for coming home with a national award for their 4Ps Project which helps young people build confidence and communications skills.

19, July 2023·2 min read

Vectis Radio presenter ‘finds’ Radio 1 presenter in the Giant Radio 1 DJ Hunt

Guess who was spotted on the Isle of Wight? Volunteer presenter, Chip from Vectis Radio, was on the case for the Radio 1 Giant DJ Hunt

6, October 2009·1 min read

Vectis Radio Rumoured To Be Starting

One of the experiencde DJs on the Island is rumoured to be involved.

25, September 2023·2 min read

Vectis Radio scores six nominations in 2023 Community Radio Awards

Vectis Radio earns six 2023 Community Radio Award nominations, spotlighting its excellence

five planes doing aerobatics in the sky by Takahiro Sakamoto

17, November 2020·3 min read

Vectis Radio shortlisted for five National Community Radio Awards

Fighting off competition from community radio across the country, Vectis Radio have been shortlisted in five categories. Details within

Vectis radio photo of young adult in studio

17, August 2018·1 min read

Vectis Radio shortlisted in national radio awards

The station has picked up nominations in the Community Development Project of the Year category for their 4Ps Project which helps young people build confidence and communications skills using radio as a form of therapy.

9, January 2017·1 min read

Vectis Radio strengthens its Board with latest member

Kelvin Currie, who has been with the Isle of Wight community radio station since it launched back in 2010, joins the Board of Directors.

11, March 2019·1 min read

Vectis Radio Variety Show: Don’t miss the fun-packed evening

Some of the Isle of Wight's top talent are coming together at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Saturday March 16th for an event hosted by Britain's Got Talent finalist Drew Cameron.

22, November 2022·3 min read

Vectis Radio wins Gold (twice) at national awards ceremony

Not satisfied with picking up two Gold awards, Vectis Radio also came home with a Silver and two Bronze awards. Well done to them all

9, December 2019·1 min read

Vectis Radio’s soap opera, ‘Penny for your Thoughts’, reaches 100th episode

The soap is set in a community where everyone knows everyone else. Sound familiar? That's because it's set on the Isle of Wight

19, December 2007·1 min read

Ventbag Web Site Launches

Well done to Angie for getting the Ventbag site up and running. It’s got information for shoppers who want to...

5, May 2016·2 min read

Ventnor a ‘Trailblazer’ and ‘Truly a town of ambition’ says BBC

There was fantastic coverage for Ventnor and the Isle of Wight on BBC South Today last night. If you missed it, you can watch again on iPlayer until 7pm today (Thursday).

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