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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.
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Details of the several suggestions for EIF projects by Newport Parish Council and why they didn't submit any bids for funding.
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Detailed report on the row in Full Council on Wednesday after a motion was withdrawn and accusations made that Newport Parish Council did not submit bids for a slice of the Economic Improvement Fund.
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Don't forget the East Cowes Sustainability Roadshow on Sunday from 1.30pm at the Town Hall.
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Fantastic news for the residents of Whitwell after council finally agree to their street party application.
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3pm Grange Chine on Sunday, bring your community spirit and maybe a picnic to enjoy on the very clean beach once everyone's finished.
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Eight new pics being placed around Totland, Yarmouth and Newport today. Check the Facebook Group this morning for clues.
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Do you recognise this letter sent to Irish author Oliver Jeffers who is now living in New York. It came from a child on the Isle of Wight but gave no return address or name.
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Cllr Julie Jones-Evans explains why she withdrew her motion from full council last night asking council to agree to allocate funding to the three areas who did not submit bids for a slice of the Economic Improvement Fund, Newport, Calbourne and Fishbourne.
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A few simple tasks can help ensure a long and healthy life for young trees. The Tree Care Campaign aims to raise awareness.
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Don't forget to get your advance tickets for the Fancy Dress Ghost Walk this Saturday at the Botanic Garden in Ventnor. All proceeds going to Sandown and Shanklin Lifeboat.
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Full report on the vote to include prayers in council meetings from last night's full council meeting.