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 company with the rights to extract oil from Isle of Wight sites have today announced they think that there's over 100 million barrels available - and it's 'drill ready'.
Something doesn't add up about this: Andrew Turner claims he didn't agree to attend TwestionTime, but the event's press release of 11 days ago said the MP had responded.
The Pompey councillor proposing moving the Wightlink car ferry port says it could be better for Islanders and visitors, as they won't get caught up in Portsmouth city traffic.
Grab yourself a cup of tea or a sandwich and watch this five minute video of the train running from Ventnor West, via Newport to Freshwater - Then dream of what it would be like if it actually existed.
Click4Internet has just claimed they have been subject to 'criminal activity' following a prolonged service outage. WightFibre claimed similar yesterday.