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Best of luck to Carol and the team, who'll find out later whether they'll be heading back to the Island from today's London award ceremony with the Green Salon Award.
Business
The Isle of Wight is host to a wide variety of businesses and we love to celebrate their success.
As well as farming and agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, the Isle of Wight is fast becoming home to new technologies and online businesses.
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People came from far and wide for this, the first UK Podcasters' meetup on the Isle of Wight. The lovely bunch included Cliff Ravenscraft, a king among the podcast-eratti.
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Councillor's letter talks of serious structural weaknesses; weight and speed limit likely and a four week to four month closure being possible depending on the level of repair undertaken.
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This Island-based world leader in the design and manufacture of oil and chemical pollution control systems is being bought out by its management team.
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All Islanders are aware how heavily this route is used, but the recently-detected damage to the bridge must be repaired. The impact of any closure could be considerable.
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Scoot Ferry's new foot passenger service between East Cowes and the heart of Cowes appears considerably more convenient than the Floating bridge. Could impact takings.
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Avon was reported as buying the Isle of Wight beauty brand in 2010 for 'several millions'.
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Back in February OnTheWight broke the news about M&S moving into Cowes Co-op this year. The retailer has now confirmed their opening date.
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John Cattle's Skate Club provides a safe environment for young people to learn to skateboard. With your online vote, the club has a chance of winning £1,000 from the Mars Milk Fund.
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We love the rise of aerial footage (no pun intended) of the Isle of Wight. Sit back and enjoy this three minute film of Shanklin, Sandown and Ryde beaches from the air. It's glorious!
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Are you looking for a fun, alternative way to entertain guests during Cowes Week? Something totally exclusive, that no-one would have done before?
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We may be biased, but have to agree that Ventnor has one of the best beaches in the UK. With stunning views of the fabulous coastline, our unique seafront is an absolute jewel.
