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.
·4 min read
Jonathan shares his thoughts this week on being out of work and going into war. read on to see whether you agree with his observations.
·2 min read
To not answer straight forward journalistic questions shows a serious misunderstanding at how angry people are about VBG.
·1 min read
By being lumped in with the wealthy SE, the Island is losing out.
·5 min read
Hannah Brock send her second report from Bethlehem where she is acting as an international observer to Israeli and Palestinian activists working for peace in the area.
·7 min read
Jonathan Dodd returns with his Sunday column and this week it starts off as a reflective piece, but by the end becomes a motivational pep talk for all. Thanks Jonathan.
·1 min read
OnTheWight reader, Meursault, got in touch with us recently with a list of things that he'd like to see from any incoming council in 2013. It's what you could call a voter's manifesto. What would you add?
·7 min read
Jonathan Dodd shares a message of consolation with his latest Christmas story
·2 min read
Daft Old Duffer is back with his weekly column and this week he (or rather his heart) has been the subject of much interest at the hospital.
·1 min read
Liam reviews the Social Network, available on DVD for £1.50 per night from Ventnor Library
·6 min read
Jonathan Dodd returns with his Sunday column and this week has been very busy inventing really useful things.