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.
The talk of 'toxin tax' is now building a head of steam with the Prime Minister commenting on it, but what will it mean for those travelling on and off the Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight council chairman Charles Chapman and UKIP Ventnor publican Graham Perks have declared they'll run as Conservative candidates in the May elections.
Imagine the whole of Newport in Minecraft. Now pinch yourself and come and see it - all 16 sq Km of it! Its creator, Christopher Gutteridge, is giving it away for all of you Mine-heads to see what you can do with it. Come and play.
The previous PCC had committed to have the Hampshire Constabulary renamed to include the Isle of Wight. The new PCC, Michael Lane, is dropping the idea.
If you’re out and about on the roads today (26th October) find out where there might be travel delays by looking at our list of Isle of Wight roadworks
The Executive of the Isle of Wight council has decided to reject the outcome of last week's council vote - enabling them to stay at the Solent Devolution negotiation table so they can hear what deal might be on offer from the Government.
Following much annoyance from Islanders over the Festival's request to get Seaclose Park for a significant discount, Isle of Wight Festival have now dropped the request. Here's what's been said about it.