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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Suzanne and Alan Whitewood review last week's exhibition at Ventnor Botianic Garden
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The County Press ran article with the misleading headline, 'Pupils suffer physical abuse'. Report caused outrage but correction only made on letters page and in For The Record (does anyone actually read that?)
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A grand total of 48 weddings took place over the three day festival
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Daft Old Duffer looks at whose behind the lengthy delays at Dale Farm
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Daft Old Duffer returns to VB hoping to provoke thought and discussion around obesity
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Jennifer takes us on the journey through Saturday at Bestival 2011.
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Jennifer reports back from Bestival for VB. Read part one of her review.
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'Guy Bembridge' gives his view of the background to Bembridge Parish Council being asked to pay £3,500 for a ten-minute firework display, which expects 200 guest
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Ian Ward, from the OneWight Campaign say it was a success.
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Retired Hack turns his humour to the issues that might be thrown up by Two Wight