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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.
After a few false starts, development of the site from VentnorBlog to 'On The Wight' continues. If you're interested in the background of the new ident, created by Isle of Wight Graphic Designer, Shaun Cuff, read on.
Enter the competition for your chance to win two tickets to see celebrated broadcaster, raconteur, writer and cook, Hardeep Singh Kohli at this year's Isle of Arts Festival on Sunday 22nd April.
Last night the Cabinet voted to on boundary/asset changes for Newport Harbour and agreed that there was no compelling public interest in terminating the existing leases granted for longer than three years (legal requirement is three years).
Work will recommence on the restoration of Totland Pier is a few weeks. Delays at the council discharging the planning conditions mean work to the cafe is delayed until the end of the season.