Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
7, October 2013·1 min readAttempt to oust Andrew Turner as 2015 Isle of Wight MP candidateOnTheWight has been told of a move within the Island Conservative Association to have Andrew Turner de-selected as Isle of Wight MP.
29, October 2013·1 min readStrike action postponed as Gove engages with teaching unionsThe unions have agreed to postpone another day of action in the autumn term after Michael Gove says he's willing to engage with them over conditions.
4, November 2013·1 min readAndrew Turner gives up rented London flat in favour of hotelIsland MP found that claims on his second home were too problematic so has opted to stay in a hotel when away from home instead.
12, November 2013·1 min readAndrew Turner MP appointed to Public Administration Select CommitteeAndrew says he's looking forward to the new role scrutinising important issues.
13, November 2013·1 min readPennyfeathers: ‘Inappropriate development’ Island MP tells ParliamentAndrew Turner said to Parliament that he hoped the Isle of Wight Council could find the grounds to turn down the proposed Penyfeathers development.
16, November 2013·1 min readMP received ‘Parliamentarian of the Year’ for action on press freedomIsle of Wight MP Andrew Turner's action on press freedom earlier this year wins him an award from The Spectator.
18, November 2013·1 min readCouncil to fund ‘fit for purpose’ works at AcademyWe find out what Mr Gove was referring to when he mentioned the council's commitment to capital costs at Cowes Enterprise College.
19, November 2013·1 min readTax crackdown on hidden wealth in South East and SouthResidents in the South East and South who hide their wealth are being targeted as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce.
19, November 2013·1 min readNavitus Bay offshore wind park to be debated in ParliamentMPs will hear about residents' objections to the proposed offshore wind park this afternoon.
26, November 2013·2 min readCare sector found to be abusing Minimum Wage rulesHMRC investigated 200+ employers over a two-year period and found many cases of employees being paid under the Minimum Wage. Unfortunately there was no regional data available to see how this affected Islanders working in the care sector.
27, November 2013·1 min readAndrew Turner will be up against UKIP candidate at general electionIain McKie says that Andrew Turner will have a fight on his hands come the 2015 general election.
9, December 2013·1 min readAndrew Turner’s views on 11% MP’s pay rise may surpriseSome might be surprised by the response from Andrew Turner MP about proposed salary rises for MPs.