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Only 8% of shops closed in last 15 months on the Island have not been reoccupied
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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Offshore energy support vessel operator whittles down 200-plus applicant pool and initiates 52-week apprenticeship programme.
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Henry Sommerfield of The Terrace earns national recognition with award nomination. Cast your vote to help him win
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Positive action by local council to tackle the parking problems faced by residents and businesses in Ventnor
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A new mobile App that allows you to discover over 100 eateries and shops catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan diets on the Isle of Wight has been launched.
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Here's the first look at Red Funnel's newly-ordered ship. This one is dedicated to carrying freight only, hence it can only carry 12 passengers for the 12 HGVs it can take across its four lanes. Full size images can be seen below.
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Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight has been named as one of the world’s top beaches by the Sunday Times Travel Magazine.
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Visit Isle of Wight has confirmed they've held discussions with an unexpected partner and that if the Wight BID is approved they will collaborate.
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The first on the list of resolutions for the New Year is for the Isle of Wight Council or the Government to impose "some form of public service obligation on ferry companies or provide an alternative".
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Sandown council have created the conditions where the owner of the Needles Park can lease Sandham Gardens. A public consultation takes place later this month.
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Donna Langley living the Hollywood dream, heading Universal Pictures.
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Wightlink say the Newport-based family business has become an industry leader since being formed in 2003 by David Jackson
