Newport is the capital of the Isle of Wight. It’s the town with the most nation-wide chains of shops as well as being the centre for business. The County council are head-quartered there.
The supplier for a new Bicycle Island app - which will enable participants to challenge monthly distance targets and unlock support for local charity campaigns - has been announced by the Isle of Wight council.
Trying to find a positive in the ‘last 18 months of hassle’, Cllr Oliver said it would benefit not just Newport, but the Isle of Wight as well if the status was granted