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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.
Michelin will be celebrating their centenary year at the Royal Revival next month. Restaurant open to non-hotel residents both nights for live music events.
License has been granted for Wow Fest despite concern by many that two of the directors were responsible for non-payment to many artists and businesses following former Jazz Festival and Folk & Blues Festivals
Freehold or leasehold transfers for 13 of the 15 toilets and five libraries agreed to be taken over by community groups have still to be finalised says Cllr Brown.
The Carbon Cycle Celebration event on Saturday in Newport is hoping to gather as many cyclists as possible to create a Cycle Bell Symphony during the mass ride through Newport at 3pm. Lots of activities going on throughout the day.
Will Cllr Pugh agree that the Independent budget submitted to full council on 23rd February was legal and balanced. In the past he has refuted this, despite it being signed off by the Section 151 Officer.