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.
When a conversation starts, "No one has the imagination big enough to envisage the extent of Human evil ..." you know it's going to be an interesting chat. OnTheWight sat down exclusively with John Cooper Clarke this afternoon for a wide ranging discussion.
This ‘Make Vectis Gurt Again’ Limited Edition T-shirt lets you wear your pride on your chest - while confusing the heck out of Mainlanders! Ideal for you, or a present for others.
There's a focus on paid-for overseas trips that MPs across the country have taken and who has paid for them. Here are the details of those declared by the Isle of Wight's MP to date.
IWC have created a duplicate of the pre-existing Ferry Spy and Floaty Finder services. Opening up choice for the public, or duplicating effort and expense? The choice is yours. OnTheWight has the details.
The latest Red Funnel's offer booklets are falling on to Isle of Wight door mats this week - but for some at least, the all-important booking codes are missing. Does yours have them?
Cllr Ian Ward is "happy to support" the launch of a lift sharing service - one that was first revealed by a fellow Conservative during our Live coverage ... in 2008.
The Isle of Wight MP attempted to bring in one of his favourite subjects - Russia - into a discussion about war crimes in Myanmar. The Speaker's reaction was ... interesting.
The level of endurance and sheer grit shown by Islander Sean on this 560 miles ride on tracks up and down the Scottish Highland mountains on his single speed bike is simply staggering.
Southampton's Clean Air Zone could have quite an impact for Islanders. Some of the details of it were held back yesterday, but here's the extra info that we learnt from the council's leader on BBC Solent this morning.