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.
What the residents of Undercliff Drive need now is action. They've waited long enough to get things moving and are hoping the visit today by councillors and officers will see a fast and immediate practical response.
A detailed plot has been discovered in a cell at Isle of Wight prison to escape, and take hostage a prison warder. A handmade black ISIS flag was also reportedly found in the cell.
The plight of the marooned Undecliff residents has resulted in an outpouring of support from Islanders. What OnTheWight is hearing from the top bods at the council sounds like there might be a chance for this to be resolved sensibly, following the re-closing of the volunteer-rebuilt road.
If you’re out and about on the roads today or tomorrow (22nd October), whether by car or on the bus, find out where there might be travel delays by looking at our list of roadworks and road closures
Any 4G is welcome on the Isle of Wight, but we've been left scratching our heads over where EE have decided to place their first 4G site on the Island. Has one of their directors got a holiday home there?
After being a DAB radio black spot for a long time, coverage on the Island has finally increased touching many areas where it hadn't reached previously. Are you included?
OnTheWight asked the ferry companies what their reaction was to Andrew Turner's performance in the House of Commons the other day. Here are the responses from two of them.
The world's largest cruise liner arrived in Southampton today (complete with 37 bars on-board!). We've got photos of it - all 17 decks - including one showing it next to a Red Funnel ferry. It's big.