Having holidayed in Devon for the last ten years, Minka and her family decided to try the Isle of Wight. The great community spirit won them over. Details within
Sally Perry
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Sally Perry is co-owner, reporter and editor at Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight.
The publication has built up a large and trusting audience, not only on the Island, but also around the world, helping IW ex-pats stay in touch with Island news.
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.
Environment Agency officer assessing low levels of water in canoe lake
The officer is assessing the situation at the canoe lake and will report back to the owners with advice and guidance
Monday, 10th August, 2020 4:39pm
By Sally Perry with 5 readers' comments
Neil’s 44th of 50 marathons cut short due to heatwave – but he’s raised £3,500 for charity (updated)
Councillors slam the cancellation of Isle of Wight council Scrutiny Committee (updated)
Chair of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee explains why he cancelled the meeting that would not normally be taking place in August
Monday, 10th August, 2020 11:13am
By Sally Perry with 5 readers' comments
‘Save the fish’ plea as canoe lake reduced to less than 10cm of water in some places
Matthew shared a video of Facebook where the backs of some carp can be seen out of the water due to the lack of depth in the lake. He's calling for urgent action
Monday, 10th August, 2020 8:22am
By Sally Perry with 8 readers' comments
Severe Isle of Wight thunderstorm weather warning extended to four days
Rainfall totals of 30-40 mm could fall in an hour, say the Met Office, as they extend the severe thunderstorm weather warning for next week
Sunday, 9th August, 2020 1:07pm
By Sally Perry with 4 readers' comments
Where’s that update on the Cowes Floating Bridge Isle of Wight council?
The Isle of Wight council previously said they would update Islanders "by the end of the week" about the non-working Floating Bridge. It's past 6pm on Friday and there has still been no update
Friday, 7th August, 2020 6:03pm
By Sally Perry with 10 readers' comments
Our Island: ‘A new start for politics on the Isle of Wight’ claim those behind a new movement
The Our Island movement say the "old fashioned mindset" of following any particular political ideology “leads us nowhere” and that "it’s time for change on the Isle of Wight council"
Friday, 7th August, 2020 4:20pm
By Sally Perry with 22 readers' comments
Isle of Wight MP reserves judgement on Government plans to ‘overhaul outdated planning system’
Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, says current planning system "means that sometimes the wrong houses are built in the wrong places. It is not good for either local communities or those needing housing"
Friday, 7th August, 2020 2:10pm
By Sally Perry with 18 readers' comments
