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.
He's definitely back at work, but Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner, has yet to deny that he's shifting to UKIP. His Tweets from today add fuel to the fire that he's ripe for turning.
People have been asking for a while. An analysis of his voting on Europe suggests he is in top 20 Cons most likely to switch to UKIP. He hasn't denied it yet.
OK there's a new three-letter acronym for it - CTS, Community Toilet Scheme - but yes, the basic idea is to continue to close public toilets on the Isle of Wight. The council says they're too expensive. Learn/see what might be affected.
After the next three weeks' work, the Marina will be able to take much deeper boats. OnTheWight has got the background on the works and details of what's happening.
Three Isle of Wight Conservatives, including David Pugh, have brought the current Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, and his past considerable expenses claims, back into the National spotlight in a shredding scandal that could be massive.
Leaked letter reveals many targets for the head's criticism including claims that one teacher told him that his working day ended at 2.40pm and that he could not mark children’s work because he was going sailing.
You'll have heard about the re-built road on Undercliff Drive and may have seen some photos of it. We've got two videos to give you a more rounded view.