Shouting, "The police are storming the RedJet - Fully tooled up!", got everyone's attention at a company overlooking Southampton Quay. The dramatic photos show why the training exercise caused such excitement.
Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner chaired the second half of the debate about the 1.8m+ strong petition calling for the State Visit of President Trump to be downgraded yesterday. You can watch the debate again through Parliament TV.
Caretaker council leader Dave Stewart has said the council should consider less cutting of grass verges this spring to promote wild flowers and insects, and make the Island more beautiful.
80% of areas in the country will see a decrease (or no change) to their Business Rates following the Government's revaluation. Official figures seen by OnTheWight show Isle of Wight businesses can expect an increase.
As part of their alternative budget, the two Labour and one LibDem councillors propose 1.99% increase as opposed to the 4.99% increase being proposed by the Conservative UKIP Alliance.
The Island Independents have prepared their alternative budget highlighting the difference between theirs and the Conservative Alliance budget. The budget proposals will be discussed and voted upon at this Wednesday's full council meeting.
The Mobile HRC provides a further facility that reaches out into the community to help people recycle more. Check the dates of when it's nearby to you.