Isle of Wight business – It’s not just tourism

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The trip to Jersey provided an invaluable insight into the ‘One Government’ programme to promote a unified, customer-focused public service.

The Isle of Wight council's £30m capital cash injection into regeneration schemes will unlock £150m of other public and private sector investment over ten years.

Ten-year-old pupils from the Isle of Wight will be representing the Island today (Tuesday) at the national finals of the Jaguar Primary Schools Challenge

This limited edition run of 1,000 copies are likely to be snapped up pretty quickly. Over 120 people and organisations have been involved in its production. Net profits will go to Isle of Wight charities.

The general manager says the investment means the facility in East Cowes, which employs over 1,000 Islanders, will not only be able to survive, but thrive and grow.

After contracting Bacterial Meningitis in 2018, Ben was feeling pretty lost, but this Young Entrepreneurs programme has given him the confidence to believe in himself and what he can achieve. The Award sounds well-deserved.

The Independent Review covers National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and considers how housing and transport in protected landscapes could be improved and boost habitats for wildlife.

The Isle of Wight council issue reminder to employers about child employment legislation with details of what ages, when and how long young people can legally work.

Not only have they won Best Isle of Wight Bakery, but will tonight be heading to the National Awards Ceremony with a chance of picking up another.

These young entrepreneurs have done fantastically well. Fingers crossed for the South East final on Wednesday.