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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.

10, May 2015·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: I’ll have a doppelganger and crisps, please

We're often told we all have a doppleganger (our double) somewhere in the world, but have you ever met yours?

3, May 2015·7 min read

Jonathan Dodd: I’m not an expert, but…

On the last Sunday before the 2015 general election, the campaigns have reached fever pitch. With just a few days to go before polling have you decided who you'll be voting for?

26, April 2015·7 min read

Jonathan Dodd: How do you feel?

Jonathan returns with his Sunday column and a heap of very useful advice, that pretty much all of us willing to try, will benefit from.

19, April 2015·6 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Cinéma au Paradis

If you love film, you'll love this week's column by Jonathan Dodd. Read on to see whether you share his views and whether you've experienced the same situations as him.

12, April 2015·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Have courage, and be kind

Is the motto 'Have courage, and be kind' something you think people should carry through life? Or do you have a motto of your own that does the trick? Read on to hear Jonathan's views.

5, April 2015·6 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Ah yes! I remember it well!

This week Jonathan ponders a subject that affects us all. Memory. It can be wonderful or frustrating, but certainly vital and treasured.

29, March 2015·7 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Civilised service

Always one for thought-provoking features, Jonathan returns with his Sunday column, this week searching for the meaning of civilisation.

22, March 2015·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: What people are really saying

As the General Election draws ever closer and the rhetoric broadcast across the airwaves increases ten-fold, Jonathan shares his thoughts on what's being said and why.

15, March 2015·7 min read

Jonathan Dodd: The World Is What It is

Jonathan returns with another engaging and thought-provoking piece. Always a good read on Sunday morning.

8, March 2015·6 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Do sheep dream of flesh-and-blood androids?

Jonathan explores the role of robots in our lives, along the way touching on ISIS, artificial intelligence and change.

1, March 2015·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Is Spring Sprung?

We're finally into the third month of the year and it has certainly felt in the last week or so as though Spring has sprung.

22, February 2015·7 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Warning: I may do something stupid

Jonathan returns with another interesting and thought provoking column that many of us will relate to.

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