Some might find it strange to choose to announce you're standing as a candidate in the General Election on a day when you're busy with meetings and not available for comment until much later in the day. Bit odd?
OnTheWight learns the real reason why leader of the Isle of Wight council, Ian Stephens, stood down from his role at last night's Full Council meeting.
Nigel Farage talks about the 'large personal financial advantage' of Isle of Wight Conservative MP Andrew Turner switching first and second homes for the purpose of his Parliamentary expenses and whether Islanders would raise a petition calling for a By-election.
Those who didn't vote in 2015 election are the largest and most powerful group on the Isle of Wight - If they register, then vote. If that's you, here's how to flex that power - Just do it before midnight!
The Island Independent group of councillors at the Isle of Wight council explain that although they will work with whoever gets elected as MP for the Island, they believe Ian Stephens is the right man for the job.
People have been asking for a while. An analysis of his voting on Europe suggests he is in top 20 Cons most likely to switch to UKIP. He hasn't denied it yet.