Behind the Headlines

Islanders are being given the chance to meet the teams from both Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer and learn more about how news is produced on the Isle of Wight at a special event in Newport next month.

The informal afternoon session offers a unique opportunity to meet local editors and journalists, ask questions and explore how stories come to life in the world of independent news on the Isle of Wight.

Readers will be able to connect with the editorial teams, raise concerns about local issues, and gain insight into how the news is gathered, verified and published each day. The session will include a Q&A segment, giving attendees the chance to go deeper into the process of independent journalism.

This free event - which will of course feature tea and cake - is part of Indie News Week 2025, organised by the Public Interest News Foundation, which champions the importance of independently owned local media at a time of significant change within the news industry.