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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.
18 year old Islander Jordan Mullineaux fought off stiff competition of thousands to become one of three new signings to record label and development agency, Downtown Artists.
Why not give the one you love and early Valentine's present by treating them to a romantic three-course dinner, followed by a mesmerising performance with the sultry vocals of Edana Minghella.
Island author Richard J Hutchings will be re-releasing his currently out-of-print book, 'Dickens On An Island' in celebration of Dickens' 200th birthday
Two young Islanders join 10 other apprentices from across the South East to take part in the Southern Water, Water Supply and Distribution Apprenticeship scheme.
If you missed the State of the Island Debate on Saturday, our extensive notes should give you a flavour of what was discussed. Residents' ideas will be fed back to Full Council tomorrow evening.
We thought it would be interesting to track fuel prices over the next few weeks following news that one of the UK's biggest refineries has gone bankrupt.