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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.
Preschool is Bembridge is being forced to move in August as the primary school moves to former middle school site, but the relocation is going to cost them £20,000. Appeal to businesses and residents for help.
Ignore feature in the CP today about Wight Surf History Jubilee Party, organisers had asked for it to not be promoted but it ended up in the paper. Unless you have already RSVPd to the invite, you will not be able to get in as the list is full.
Tom Day is planning to trek through Nepal in September for Childreach International. He and other Islanders have created some great tunes for download in return for a donation. Well worth it we'd say.
LCM Systems continues their support for junior golf team on the Island. We wonder if it will help create another golfing star like Brandon Thompson from Totland.
WowFest organisers have not made the first payment to Police, Fire & rescue, Highways, Building Control and more as stipulated in the conditions attached to their licensing approval.
This poor dog from the other side of the water was dragged into the Solent and may end up on one of our beaches. If you do spot it, please get in touch with the council who will pass on the news to the owner.