One staff member said they were I "appalled by the treatment of the staff over the past few years", as the future of 15 jobs is under threat in latest consultation
Sally Perry
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Sally Perry is Co-founder, Editor and Reporter at Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight.
Sally has been recognised nationally for her in-depth coverage of the three-week occupation of a factory by workers. As Journalism.co.uk commented at the time, “[they} gave the national and local media a run for its money with its comprehensive coverage of the industrial dispute".
She’s also been awarded for her dogged persistence in highlighting the plight of landlocked Ventnor Undercliff residents following a major landslide (over 200 articles in four+ years).
As well as covering local democracy and holding those in power to account for their decisions, OnTheWight is a champion of The Arts, regularly celebrating the creative talents of Islanders.
Watch: The Beast Must Die official trailer
The upcoming TV series, The Beast Must Die, filmed on the Isle of Wight released its official trailer today
Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 6:52pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, deaths, age breakdown and hospitalisations (updated)
News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns
Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 10:13am
By Sally Perry with one comment
Town Mayor strongly objects to his title being used on candidate’s election leaflet
Town Mayor was not happy with candidate after finding his official title being used as support in election leaflet
Monday, 19th April, 2021 8:20pm
By Sally Perry with 9 readers' comments
Green Party candidate accused of ‘illegal practice’ by Chair of IW Conservatives: Accusation refuted
Things can get heated during elections. They certainly got spikey in this email exchange today
Monday, 19th April, 2021 6:55pm
By Sally Perry with 24 readers' comments
Proposal for network of ‘Quiet Roads’ announced in South and West Wight
These two election candidates believe a Quiet Roads Network in the South and West Wight would give vulnerable leisure users a safer set of roads to use, leaving the main roads clearer for motorists
Monday, 19th April, 2021 1:39pm
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
These Isle of Wight pubs open this weekend after 2021 lockdown (updated)
Looking for a place to meet friends Friday/ this weekend? Here are over 60 Isle of Wight pubs that News OnTheWight knows are open. Have fun!
Friday, 16th April, 2021 12:16pm
By Sally Perry with 6 readers' comments
Isle of Wight Road Races: Not happening in 2021. Here’s why
Isle of Wight Road Races 2021 seemed to be progressing - until today
Friday, 16th April, 2021 11:37am
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
Opposition mounting for plans to convert heritage shop for residential use
The Town Council, Business Association and local Heritage groups are among those opposing the plans
Friday, 16th April, 2021 9:25am
By Sally Perry with 3 readers' comments
