According to new figures just released, the South East sees 132 per cent increase in problems with JSA sanctions. Lee Hodgson from IW CAB says the minimum four week sanction is setting people up to fail and creating a barrier which can stop them from looking for work.
As news of yet another pub closing hits the headlines, the industry on the Isle of Wight could take a hit if beer duty is raised as expected next week.
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Youth Commission launches an art competition to raise awareness of and to understand perceptions of mental health.
This week Jonathan's column has been replaced by a short story. It's a wonderfully touching piece of writing which we're sure will pull at the heart strings of you all.
Police say cannabis is "not just a plant", but that "children are exploited and drawn into this dirty business, which is often linked to serious crime including offences involving knives and weapons"