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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.

25, October 2013·4 min read

Cllr Ian Stephens’ impression of the council so far

OnTheWight has invited members from each political group or party on the Isle of Wight council to share their impressions of how the first six months of an Independent-led Isle of Wight council is working.

Richard Branson

23, October 2013·2 min read

The Guest List: The key to success

Our weekend opinion writer Dom Kureen pops in midweek with his take on the world of work.

23, October 2013·2 min read

Cllr Dave Stewart’s impression of the council so far

OnTheWight has invited members from each political group or party on the Isle of Wight council to share their impressions of how the first six months of an Independent-led Isle of Wight council is working.

22, October 2013·1 min read

Cllr Reg Barry’s impression of the council so far

OnTheWight has invited members from each political group or party on the Isle of Wight council to share their impressions of how the first six months of an Independent-led Isle of Wight council is working.

Closed permanently sign

21, October 2013·4 min read

You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone

How often have you said you must check out an interesting shop or attraction, only to find out when you eventually get around to it that it's closed down?

21, October 2013·1 min read

Cllr Geoff Lumley’s impression of the council so far

OnTheWight has invited members from each political group or party on the Isle of Wight council to share their impressions of how the first six months of an Independent-led Isle of Wight council is working.

Arnold Schwarzenneger :

20, October 2013·2 min read

The Guest List: Why I love Arnie

Dom explains shares with us why Arnold Schwarzenneger is his hero.

20, October 2013·3 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Quiz rage

Ahead of Ryde Library's quiz taking place on Friday 25th October, Jonathan talks quizzes.

Females at Future Festival:

19, October 2013·1 min read

Daft Old Duffer: TOWIE? Hopefully not

Daft Old Duffer ponders on the ever-growing surge of female independence.

One Direction :

13, October 2013·2 min read

The Guest List: When will the sugar pop castle fall?

Dom believes the masses are longing to see the sugar pop castle come tumbling down, but feels we’re unlikely to witness its demise any time soon.

Agassiz :

13, October 2013·4 min read

Jonathan Dodd: It’s all good

Jonathan returns with his Sunday column. As always, an insightful and interesting read.

Cleaning products :

12, October 2013·2 min read

Daft Old Duffer: For your convenience

Daft Old Duffer asks us to spare a thought for the thousands who help keep our public toilets, roads, parks, beaches and offices clean.

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