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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 also received an award 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.
The DEFRA minister was keen to stress the importance of protecting marine wildlife, whilst also recognising that marine activities vital to the Island's economy are at stake.
A lifelong fan of the Ventnor Botanic Garden is less than pleased with the latest refurbishment to the lower terrace, calling it 'a complete embarrassment'.
Members appear pretty unhappy with the council leader's attack on IWALC secretary and Ventnor Town council about their concerns raised over the restructuring of the Coastal Management team