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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.

29, June 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight MP joins call for ban on ‘bottom trawling’ of seabeds

Seely said a ban, combined with a marine reserve - such as the one in Lyme Bay where fishing and other activity is allowed as long as none are damaging to the seabed or to nature conservation - would be very good news for the Isle of Wight

Dinosaur 'Meteorite' at Compton Bay, Isle of Wight - by Bruce Steers

13, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island app ‘Meteor’ lands at Compton Bay, Isle of Wight

The first Dinosaur Island app 'Meteor' we've seen that, as part of Dinosaur Island, will let people 'see' the dinosaurs, has arrived on the Island.

21, February 2012·1 min read

Large Fine For Sandown Pub After Noise Complaints

A pub landlady has been fined £1,800 and ordered to pay almost £1,600 in costs after playing music too loud on several occasions in her Sandown pub.

Mike Anderson (CEO) and Victoria Anderson-Matthew (Business Development Officer) from IPL with their two South Coast Technology awards.

10, December 2019·2 min read

Double success for Isle of Wight technology company in Tech Awards

This Isle of Wight company once again excels and picks up two awards at the South Coast Tech Awards for their ground-breaking and pioneering work

13, November 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight business voted top of Which? report for best online retailers

It's quite an achievement to come top in the country for best online retail experience - and double "Hurrah!" it's an Isle of Wight business!

22, March 2011·1 min read

Vestas Face Class Action Law Suit

Vesta face class action from US pension fund

10, March 2021·1 min read

Fourth Isle of Wight Poundland store on the horizon (update 2)

Poundland is a popular store on the Isle of Wight and it looks as though they are opening a fourth branch. Details within

30, November 2018·1 min read

Free parking in some Isle of Wight car parks

You can park for free for part of the day in many of the Isle of Wight council car parks for Small Business Saturday tomorrow - but make sure you're in the right one before walking off without buying a ticket.

5, January 2012·1 min read

Isle of Wight Offshore Oil Drilling Licence Awarded

A license to drill offshore for oil has been awarded off the West of the Island (see our map). They're investigating first. Could be good to jobs? Good or bad idea?

3, March 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight apprenticeships showcased during national Apprenticeships Week

Island Futures will be showcasing the opportunities and benefits to the Island’s economy of this route to effective employment at two events this month

26, April 2018·1 min read

Bebe’ccino hosts celebration party before moving to pastures new

Children's café, Bebe'ccino, will be closing the doors of its current premises on Saturday and moving to the Unitarian Meeting House.

4, January 2013·1 min read

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