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.
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There's a feeling of positive change in the air. We're hoping that it's embraced at County Hall and Islanders can get easier access to what's going on at the council. What would you like to see made more open there?
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Another fascinating and thought provoking column for Jonathan Dodd. Enjoy the read.
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Andrew Turner's 500 word manifesto for the Isle of Wight 2010 elections.
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Wendy finds out what happened to local producers at the Isle of Wight Festival
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The chair of Governors for Christ the King College pulls the council's consultation apart
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Will the third Banksy piece on the Island be removed or survive?
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Neil Gostling has set up a wonderful Group on Facebook - run by academics and nature enthusiasts - where you can post photos of things you've seen in the natural world and someone will be able to tell you what it is and more
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How long will it be before the council 'Communications' team realise that they can't pull tricks like this any more? The Internet is watching!
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Jonathan Dodd returns with another Sunday column. Once again sharing a wonderfully thought-provoking piece of writing that reminds us of why we miss him when he's not around.