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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.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Crime & Intrigue Short Story Writing Competition who were announced last night. Watch out on VB over the next few days for their winning entries.
Ventnor seafront welcomes another new restaurant, Cantina. Italian influenced, freshly produced dining at very reasonable prices (and a free glass of Prosecco on arrival!). Why not give it a go? Open for lunch and dinner daily
We've been trying to get answers from John Giddings to questions we posed on Monday in relation to what happened last week, the apparent u-turn on refunds, the calls for reduction in capacity and change of site. Have a look at the details of how we've been getting on.
Take part in global picnic challenge this Saturday in Bembridge and help raise awareness for those dealing with disabilities due to brain injury. A fun day for all the family from midday.
VB compiles a sober reflection on the impact of the serious delays getting into the Isle of Wight Festival this year. As the Festival is staying - how do we avoid such disruptions in the future?
Make sure you check out this week long exhibition at The Depozitory in Ryde - preview Saturday night, exhibition runs from Sunday 1st July to 7th. Kids free workshop on Sunday between 10am-2pm