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The NSPCC charity shop in Cowes is only one of two remaining NSPCC charity shops in the country and has been at the heart of the community in Cowes for nearly 40 years
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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The Isle of Wight council and Visit Isle of Wight urge Islanders to reconnect with Island businesses and attractions come 12th April
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When you shop in local independent businesses on the Isle of Wight use the hashtag #ilovesmallbusiness online and without giving away what you've bought loved ones post photos
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When Staff only found out on Sunday night they'd lost their jobs, a (growing) band of regulars who say the Pub was a 'home from home', set to work on having the Pub named as an Asset of Community Value. They, and staff, speak to OnTheWight.
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Almost 130 people have added their comments to a planning application from Costa Coffee seeking permission to develop the former Baileys Stores in Cowes High Street. You have until Friday to share your views.
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The new chairman for Visit Isle of Wight says he's a "nose in, fingers out" person and is excited about working with the Visit IW team and BID levy payers.
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Shevaun Haviland of British Chambers of Commerce visiting to network on the Isle of Wight
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First meeting of new industry group concentrated on education, training and employment issues.
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Isle of Wight resident Dan Roberts was so concerned about the mysteriously named T-TIP, he set sail from East Cowes in a tiny with friend Bill to let people across the country know about it.
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Cllr Love says the Island has pulled together over the last year and shown true community spirit. "We must all keep on to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our Island"
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If you’re not a regular reader of the property pages, you might not have heard of this new scheme being...
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This new book from local writer George East, author of more than 30 books fiction and non-fiction, highlights the delights of the Isle of Wight as a holiday destination as well as a beautiful place to live
