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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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Do you recognise the children in this photo? It was found in Lake yesterday and Francesca who found it would like to returned it to its owner.
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Music Centre host an afternoon concert for Mother's Day, only £2 entry
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Full report from Wednesday evening's Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel meeting where the future of the Isle of Wight Music Service was discussed.
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Freshwater and Totland Archive Group are holding a fundraising Tabletop Sale at Wesley Hall, School Green on tomorrow (Saturday 17th).
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Free Art Friday has returned this week with loads of pieces of artwork hidden around the Island, search around Yarmouth, Newport, Lower Ventnor, Bembridge, Wootton and Sandown and let us know if you find anything.
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Lake-based AXcess Electric Bikes (long time supporters of VB) are launching a new range of electric bikes this weekend (which they've designed) and offering £50 off when you order.
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Can you spare a moment to vote for Isle of Wight band The Shutes, they're battling to get on playlist for Amazing Radio and are joint first atm. Let's help them storm ahead!
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Full details on all cross Solent delays
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Full report tomorrow on the meeting of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel. Recommended option was rejected by panel and alternatives voted upon. A delegated decision to go to full public consultation will be made by cabinet member Cllr Cousins.
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Another rise with over 4,000 now claiming JSA on the Island
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Although we've escaped the hosepipe ban for now, given we've had exceptionally low rainfall in the last five months, a ban may be on the horizon.