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.
OnTheWight has the details of yesterday's attempt by some Island Conservatives to unseat Andrew Turner as the party's candidate at the next election. Now there are calls for those behind the attempt to face the consequences.
The range of proposals are wide-ranging, which include increasing parking charges, removing currently-free parking and stopping Blue Badge concessions, alongside others.