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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Daft Old Duffer is back with his weekly column, this time musing about his time as a young trainspotter
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VB reader shares an open letter to the Isle of Wight council in relation to the Highways PFI, proposed Asphalt and Biomass Plants
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Bob shares his experience of being on a residents' panel to discuss cuts proposed by the Isle of Wight council
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Will the third Banksy piece on the Island be removed or survive?
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It's the equivalent of a child in the playground putting their fingers in their ears and singing "La la la la la" in an attempt to pretend something isn't happening
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This resident is strongly opposed to the proposed development
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A grand total of 48 weddings took place over the three day festival
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Cassandra returns with her Saturday column and pays tribute to those who died on 6th June 1944.