HOLMSEY: Cash is no longer King!
Press ReleaseSlowly, they’re turning us into a nation of zombies, unable to think for ourselves. Previously I related the story of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: John Nicholson – Chairman of IW CAMRA
Amongst the many important posts that I have accumulated in my life is that of being chairman of the Isle…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Jonathan Bacon Cabinet member for finance, climate change and Biosphere
I used to argue that we should remove national party politics from local government. I still think that would be…
Read MoreHolmsey: Our country’s in a financial mess!
Glastonbury tickets were £335 this year, up 20 per cent from last time. As an event organiser, I have some…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: July 3rd 1858
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 3rd July 1858 included the following story under the heading of Naval Reminiscences.…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: June 27th 1914
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 27th June 1914 carried the following report. It seems that it is not…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Clueless over the housing crisis
Drinking, dancing and making merry during lockdowns is the least of the Tories’ worries. By the time we get to…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Isle of Wight Can Depress – Satirical observers of Island life
With the smell of smoke from hosting one of his infamous half-sausage BBQs still fresh in his nostrils, Bob Seely,…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Summer is here!
Despite a slow start, the summer has arrived. With very warm temperatures which are set to continue, we all need…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME : June 15th 1861
The Isle of Wight Observer of 15th June, 1861 carried the following two stories from Cowes. In view of all…
Read MoreVectis View – Danny Fisher MBE
My life has led me on many adventures, to all corners of the world, but I feel so fortunate to…
Read MoreCabinet Connection Lora Peacey-Wilcox – Leader of the IW Council
Despite the noise and threats, we, as an Alliance, continue to implement and work for the Island residents. It’s very…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Tories in trouble!
Lucky me, I’ll be hanging out at the incredible IW festival in the coming days. Last weekend, the Conservatives provided…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Should private messages be made public?
Just the idea of anyone reading my text messages fills me with horror. If those on my contacts list could…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: June 5th 1920
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 5th June 1920 carries a report of a philosophical discussion that took place…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Paul Fuller – Cabinet member for planning, coastal protection and flooding
Following this month’s cabinet reshuffle, my responsibilities continue to oversee planning and enforcement, but now also include coastal protection and…
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