The Isle of Wight council says that not only have all contractual conditions been met by BT, but that the project has been delivered £1.7m under budget.
Jonathan Dodd returns with his Sunday column. Another great read, as he weaves his way through the joys of literature, film and where it can sometimes go wrong.
Owners of at least four Isle of Wight taxi firms are showing solidarity for the three drivers who were assaulted last weekend and refusing to pick up from the ranks after midnight on weekends.
The council leader says the decision "has been reached with much regret", but all schools have been informed of options on how they can retain school crossing patrols through their own in-house arrangements.
Around £3.3m of savings (cuts) to Isle of Wight services need to be made in the next financial year, however the latest budget proposals from the council look designed to protect the most vulnerable people on the Island.
Don't forget to bid for your favourite piece(s) of artwork in the Big Art Auction. You can see the work in person tomorrow at Wight Trash World in Ryde or bid online.