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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.
Plans to demolish Saddlestones garage and replace with 40 units of sheltered accommodation being discussed at Bembridge parish council meeting Tuesday evening from 6.30pm
Entries are still open for the Isle of Wight Film Festival - film makers have until 10th July (next Tuesday) to register and be part of the Festival. Five categories, Best Isle of Wight Short, Best Feature Film, Best Drama Short, Best Environmental Short and Best Human Rights Short.