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.
It's official. Island Line has now been taken over by a new company. Free WiFi at Island Line stations are among the promised improvements. There's a new logo too.
The new Isle of Wight MP states that today's TITF report "provides evidence that the firms’ shareholders have been prioritised over the needs of Islanders."
Men in Sheds become Men in Shops. Join the Ventnor branch for the official opening of their new shop home. If you're not tempted by the 3D printer, the rumors of bacon rolls are likely to get you.
The Isle of Wight council has just offered developers six large sites around the Island - two in Ryde, two in Newport, Sandown and Shanklin. OnTheWight has the details.
In tech terms, this role is top of the tree. An innovator in many different areas, this week IBM picked Isle of Wight resident Andy to being their CTO.
Fearing the quality of the County Press will suffer if Mainland regional news mammoth Newsquest takes it over, an Isle of Wight businessman is asking for the sale to be delayed to build a bid, but his request is going unanswered.