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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.
Well done to 12 year old Islander, India Dixcey-Parsons, for this wonderfully selfless act, she's having all her hair cut off and donating it to make a wig for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment.
If your property is prone to flooding, help yourself to sandbags from the various locations around the Island prior to the heavy rain expected this afternoon
Text your vote for Island band The Vecks who have reached the finals of Live and Unsigned. They'll be playing O2 Arena Saturday night. Best of luck lads.
There are two parties interested in taking on Ryde Theatre and according to the council, both plan to keep it as a "theatre/live music venue for the foreseeable future"