The news emerged during a meeting between Cowes North councillor, Richard Quigley, and ferry company bosses about a range of issues. Read their responses to concerns raised
Talented athletes who meet the scheme’s criteria can use the council’s leisure centres free of charge, receive discounts in selected local retailers, physio and chiropractic services and have discounted travel on Wightlink
Arthur says it's hard being away from his family, but knows this is a brilliant opportunity to improve his skills, helping him to one day become an Olympic sailor
The deputy leader admits that projected savings are hard to achieve, but that at this stage of the financial year, £6.5 million is on track, and £1 million is "off track for whatever reason".
Scrutiny councillors have tonight (Tuesday) reviewed the savings that were, and were not, achieved, and whether the £1 million will be carried over next year.
Megan Baynes travels with an Isle of Wight cancer patient from Yarmouth to Southampton to witness the cost and physical stress of attending a 30 minutes pre-radiotherapy appointment.
Jill from Yarmouth is on her way to Southampton this morning for another round of radiotherapy. She'll be accompanied by Megan, who will see in person the cost of these long trips — both financial and physical.
The proposed entrance and exit locations for the Solent Tunnel have been revealed, with detail on developments being made towards a fixed link between the Isle of Wight and mainland.