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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.
VB reader concerned at what he calls the 'Terse, Offhanded And Supercilious' response Director of Corporate Governance, Davina Fiore, gave to the United Kingdom Home Care Association when they asked for information to share with their members in relation to potential legal challenges to statutory commissioning of homecare
The last hovercraft built by Griffon will leave the Island on Tuesday - weather permitting - and head to their Southampton base for final fitting and trials.
The Island gets approval from the Arts Council for a music education hub, but jobs of those working in the Music Service are still at risk. Following a public consultation, a report will be presented to the Cabinet in July on the future of the service.
Here's one for the foodies amongst you - the wet and cold weather has delayed the start of the Asparagus season, crop yield is only 5% of the same the last year for Ben Brown of Farmer Jack's.
Nathan gets his hair cut off tomorrow and will be donating it to the charity that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to treatment for cancer.
Southampton Conservatives lose 10 seats and Labour gain 11 giving Labour leadership of the Southampton City Council. It'll be interesting to see whether it changes how the IW/Southampton job share works out.