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.
Finding themselves lost, tired and concerned, a holidaying family of twelve did the right thing and called the emergency services. We've got two great sets of photos.
Pompey fans had their noses seriously out of joint about the Spinnaker Tower being painted in Saints' colours. We've got the word of the council's leader as to why they're changing their minds.
This is the start of a new journey for OnTheWight - working with IW-based Tony Hirst - to bring data to life, to become to be more useful to you. Our first: Island Planning applications, plotted onto a map. We'd love for you to get involved too.
If you’re out and about on the roads today or tomorrow (28th May), whether by car or on the bus, find out where there might be travel delays by looking at our list of roadworks.
Following Tuesday's Winter Gardens UB40 gig, there's been a number of statements, Today's is from the venue, seeking to detail where things went wrong.