After cross-training as a journalist 10+ years ago, Simon has been living and breathing news ever since. He would love to see more of the beautiful Island he lives on, but spends far too much time relaying the news of the Isle of Wight to the Islanders.
This is a whole new world for all of us - Using an App to track which other phones we’ve been near and how that can contribute to reducing the spread of Coronavirus. Here’s a list of the most important questions and answers. If you have more, let us know in the comments
Eleven months in the making so far, the visual realism of this virtual Isle of Wight is staggering. Perfect for lockdown. News OnTheWight has chatted to the person who has made it.
If the Isle of Wight got the NHSX Coronavirus Contact Tracing App, how would it work, what will it mean and why do they say it is needed? News OnTheWight seeks answers for you
This just-launched Website, created by Islanders for Islanders, will help those living on the Isle of Wight find which business will deliver to their homes - Goods of all sorts and is free to use
SV also thank all of their customers for their patience and commend their front-line colleagues, pointing out that they are, "all doing a fantastic job in difficult circumstances"
The question on if the current rules can be changed to allow people to stay in their cars on Isle of Wight ferries, during the Coronavirus outbreak, has been asked in Parliament today