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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.

Maritime UK award being presented to Head Teacher

21, March 2022·1 min read

Prestigious award for Cowes Enterprise College’s work embedding maritime learning into curriculum

The Principal at Cowes Enterprise College says the award is testament to the hard work of staff, students, and countless partners and businesses across the Isle of Wight who have been pivotal in enabling the school to deliver maritime learning

A glass of milk, an egg, some nuts and fish

21, March 2022·2 min read

Free online allergy awareness training for Isle of Wight food businesses

Isle of Wight food businesses - The Zoom Webinars will be a summary of the basic allergen management information your staff need to be aware of to be compliant

17, March 2022·1 min read

Gold award for Isle of Wight Distillery’s Pink Mermaid Gin in International Wine and Spirit Competition

More great news for Isle of Wight Distillery as they pick up another global award for one of their products

Mechanic in ditry overalls in garage workshop

16, March 2022·5 min read

Rising costs having a huge impact on small businesses across the Solent area

On top of rising energy costs and surging prices, businesses are now facing the end of business support measures, mounting inflationary pressure and rising taxes next month

Woman holding Ukrainian loveheart at rally with Colin Ringer

15, March 2022·1 min read

ICR Touch donate £20,000 to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

As well as making a £20,000 donation to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, the CEO of ICR Touch is calling on other businesses to do the same

8, March 2022·1 min read

‘Rough Diamond – Notes from a Big Island’ explores misconceptions about the Isle of Wight

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

5, March 2022·1 min read

Enterprising Sixth Formers launch Smile Buddy, a bamboo toothbrush subscription service (updated)

The team have raised £365 to go towards buying stock, packaging and marketing for their bamboo toothbrush subscription service called Smile Buddy. Find out more within

4, March 2022·2 min read

£9m available to WightFibre to extend rollout to more rural areas of the Isle of Wight

The CEO of WightFibre says their full-fibre network is delivering some of the best broadband in the world to the Island and that this extra funding boost will set the Island apart for decades to come

4, March 2022·1 min read

Call for Isle of Wight to become first in UK to say no to Russian Standard vodka

Some retailers have already declared their intention to stop, but this resident is calling on Isle of Wight retailers to stand with Ukraine and stop selling Russian Standard vodka

2, March 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight MP involved in Bill to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas

The first reading of the Bill to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas took place yesterday, and on 18th March Bob Seely will speak to it during the second reading

2, March 2022·1 min read

Sainsbury’s reassures Isle of Wight customers over plans for instore cafe

News OnTheWight got in touch with Sainsbury's to find out whether the Newport branch would be affected

25, February 2022·2 min read

DineWight: New App helps you find Isle of Wight restaurants, takeaways, and food deliveries all in one place

The DineWight App allows you to see photos, menus, the number of dietary options, ratings and reviews, hygiene ratings, booking and ordering options, and more to help you decide where to eat on the Isle of Wight within a matter of seconds

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