Island People Agency hosts professional photoshoot for Isle of Wight acting or modelling talent (updated)
Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
5, November 2012·1 min readDawn Cousins standing down at 2013 local electionAnother Conservative councillor to stand down next year.
6, November 2012·1 min readPolice and Crime Commissioner: Public hustings tonightYour chance to question the candidates standing for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner
9, November 2012·1 min readCllr Barry Abraham standing down at 2013 electionAnother cabinet member confirms he will not stand for election in 2013.
10, November 2012·1 min readIsle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner IW Hustings recordingYour chance to have a listen to the candidates, to help you chose who will be overseeing the Police after next week's election.
15, November 2012·1 min readGet out and vote at PCC election todayDon't miss out voting for something that could affect the safety of you and your family.
16, November 2012·1 min readLow turnout for Police and Crime Commissioner election (Updated)15,858 ballot papers were returned from Islanders in the PCC election
16, November 2012·1 min readPCC election: Going to second preference count (Update 2)No clear winner as yet, so second preference votes to be counted.
16, November 2012·1 min readSimon Hayes, Independent, elected as Police and Crime CommissionerThe Independent candidate won the vote after a count of second preference votes.
21, November 2012·1 min readAndrew Turner details his London flat rental arrangementsMP Andrew Turner rents from the wife of a Minister in the Lords - unknowingly, he says
22, November 2012·1 min readIsle of Wight Youth Elections: Candidates soughtIf aged between 11 and 21 why not stand for the Isle of Wight Youth Council
25, November 2012·2 min readLetter: Why political parties matter in local governmentThe Isle of Wight's only elected Labour councillor responds to the suggestion to by an On The Wight reader to "keep politics out of local authorities".
26, November 2012·1 min readSimon Hayes: PCC acceptance speech and interview (video)Today is the first day in the office for Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Simon Hayes. Here's what he said in his acceptance speech and a video interview with him on the day of his win.