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.
Devolution of powers to local areas, including the ability for councils to hold onto local business rates, is a big change in the way the UK will be run. OnTheWight has found hints that something might be announced very soon.
If you’re out and about on the roads today (9th March 2016) find out where there might be travel delays by looking at our list of Isle of Wight roadworks
Very much to the surprise of those who went to a constituency surgery meeting with Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner, he led constituents to believe that Islanders shouldn't expect financial support from the Minister.
If you’re out and about on the roads today (18th February 2016) find out where there might be travel delays by looking at our list of Isle of Wight roadworks
If you’re out and about on the roads today (16th February 2016) find out where there might be travel delays by looking at our list of Isle of Wight roadworks
4G coverage from different mobile providers on the Isle of Wight is highly varied. OnTheWight has looked at the Island coverage from the major providers and compared them.
When we see a National magazine with a headline like 'Eight reasons why cycling on the Isle of Wight is simply brilliant' how can we not write about it?!
Vix Lowthion, who increased the Isle of Wight Green vote 10x at the 2015 election, has just been selected as the Green Party's National spokesperson on education.
The Isle of Wight MP asked the Prime Minister at PMQs to confirm whether the Government would work with IWC to help "find new ways to address the Island’s unique circumstance".