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Dimbola tearoom makeover wins national award

The hard work of volunteers at Dimbola Museum and Galleries over the last few months has landed them 'Project on a Limited Budget Award' at the 2013 Museums + Heritage Awards this week.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 4:13pm

By Gail Middleton

Your chance to invest in British Film

The Hatching Film Poster

If you've got some spare cash that you'd like to put to good use, this investment opportunity might be of interest.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 2:59pm

By Jenny Squire

Jobs retained as Post Office moves to new location

Andrew Turner, Steve Stubbings opening new Post Office

Well done to Debbie and Bob for ensuring that Ventnor will retain full Post Office services.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 1:24pm

By Sally Perry

Isle of Wight Fuels secures contract with Tesco

IW Fuels Port:

The contract has created one extra full time job at Isle of Wight Fuels.

Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 3:34pm

By David Grannum with one comment

Find out more about the Isle of Wight Dark Sky Initiative at launch

Milky Way:

Achieving Dark Sky Status will bring many great benefits for the Isle of Wight. Come along to the launch on 24th May to find out more.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 2:31pm

By Brian Curd with 8 readers' comments

East Cowes Business Association moves into second year

East Cowes Biz Website:

The Business Association have been working with community partners over the last year and plan more projects over the coming year.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 8:30am

By Gail Ebbatson

Enterprising young people awarded for their business skills

Spark Team:

Congratulations to all the young people who have been running businesses for the last eight months as part of the Young Enterprise scheme and especially to Team Spark, who will be representing the Island in the regional finals.

Friday, 10th May, 2013 4:55pm

By Sally Perry with one comment

Stainless Games: Finalists for Develop video games award

More good news for the Island games developer.

Wednesday, 1st May, 2013 2:45pm

By Simon Perry with one comment

Quay Arts announces new artistic director and new head chef

Robert Miles:

Two great new appointments at Quay Arts following the departure of Jo Cowan and Martyn Cutler.

Tuesday, 30th April, 2013 2:34pm

By Lucy Tait

Island-based software developer, gets ‘Sweetest’ welcome home after award

After winning the Best Mobile App award, the welcome home was the sweetest.

Monday, 29th April, 2013 12:23pm

By Simon Perry

House building federation urges election candidates to prioritise housing needs

Building site:

Some surprising statistics released by the Home Builders' Federation today, a week ahead of the local elections.

Tuesday, 23rd April, 2013 9:34am

By Steve Turner with 18 readers' comments

Dinosaur mobile app ‘Meteor’ locations revealed

Find out where the six locations are that will be used by the Dinosaur mobile phone app we revealed back at the start of March.

Monday, 22nd April, 2013 3:45pm

By Simon Perry with 16 readers' comments