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Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces

OnTheWight is run on journalistic principles of honesty, transparency and balance. Every so often, there will be a subject or issue that the editors or contributors wish to share that reflects their personal opinion.

These Isle of Wight opinion pieces will be clearly marked as such. We believe their inclusion adds to the diversity of content available to readers.

21, February 2011·2 min read

‘Demand Your Councillor Represent You’

Call your councillor and share your views before the full council meeting on Wednesday says one campaigner against the cuts.

12, May 2019·6 min read

‘Don’t be afraid and believe in yourself’, says successful young Islander with autism

From a very young age, Josh Peverley has not let his autism diagnosis get in the way of his passion, event management. Through hard work and determination, so far he's succeeded in achieving his dreams.

24, March 2019·4 min read

‘Dream – believe – achieve’ says 12-year-old Islander with Olympic dressage aspirations

Twelve-year-old Charlie Adkins has been involved with horses since the age of two and hopes to one day compete in the Olympics - in the meantime, he's picking up awards and accolades left, right and centre.

10, March 2019·2 min read

‘Fight for what you believe in’, says young Isle of Wight campaigner involved in several causes

Continuing OnTheWight’s series about young Islanders doing positive things with their lives, we meet Cameron Palin. 16-years-old and involved in many causes important to the Isle of Wight community.

'danger ghosts' sign at Mottistone Long Stone Site

7, October 2019·2 min read

‘Have you seen Stone Age ghost of Mottistone?’ asks Isle of Wight sceptical science writer

Following his own recent experience, sceptical science writer Richard Cattle is calling on anyone who has seen or taken photos of the Stone Age ghost of Mottistone to get in touch

29, June 2010·3 min read

‘If I Were King Of Ventnor’

Kurt shares what he'd do to make Ventnor even better

27, October 2011·3 min read

‘Measured Protest Meeting’ Discusses Biomass Power Station

One biomass rebeller has her say on the proposed biomass power station

21, January 2011·3 min read

‘Provision Of Libraries For Informal Education Is Of National Importance’

One reader shares her views on the closure of Freshwater library

2, April 2021·1 min read

‘Riverside Quarter’ plan is kneejerk reaction say Island Labour

Island Labour say the 'Riverside Quarter' plans from the Conservatives are "another knee jerk reaction"

22, February 2012·4 min read

‘Rubbish And Drivel’ – Roger Mazillius’ View Of The Public’s Ideas

Cllr Roger Mazillius managed, in less than four minutes, to insult and offend the views of all those members of the public who expressed their concerns or made positive suggestions on the future of the Island.

2, May 2012·2 min read

‘Sam Shaw Is A Modern Day Hero’ Says Kathy

Kathy had her faith in humanity destroyed but quickly reignited yesterday. Read her story to find out how.

Vix Lowthion outside Nodehill VI Form Campus

6, September 2022·3 min read

‘We are not Cllr Joe Robertson’s monopoly board’ says Newport community councillor

Cllr Lowthion shares her concerns about the Conservative councillor's desire to move new housebuilding from Freshwater and Bembridge to Newport

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