The Independent Labour councillor, Geoff Brodie, believes it's time for the Isle of Wight Greens, LibDems and progressive independents to make an electoral agreement not to stand against each other next May in the council elections
A new growth fund for young and start-up Armed Forces Businesses catering for service leavers, veterans, families, spouses, reservists and cadets has been announced.
It costs Brading Roman Villa £740 a day to care for the building and their collection of artefacts. Without support from ticket sales, donations, visits to the shop and cafe, they're facing a huge challenge to stay open after the crisis
Contrary to strong rumours that the vital link road between Upper Ventnor and the town will be closed for many months, the council tell OnTheWight that there are no plans for a prolonged road closure.