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WightAID is a new charity that raises funds from businesses operating on the Island, and distributes it to a range of charities and good causes on the Isle of Wight.
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 Harbour Commissioner says that in 2013, Wightlink traffic fell for the third year in a row, directly impacting their income and jobs.
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Buses will revert to their Winter Timetable early next month, but three routes are due to be affected by the introduction of a new stop at ASDA in Newport from Monday.
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Transport connections, review of coastal access and the Government’s renewable energy policy could have major impacts on the Isle of Wight’s rural businesses in 2015, says the CLA Director Isle of Wight Belinda Walters.
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For the 2017-2018 financial year, the Solent LEP was expected to spend more than £32m, however a report has shown it only used £10.7m, with almost £3m still unallocated.
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As part of the Government’s package of measures during the Coronavirus pandemic, most retail, hospitality and leisure businesses will not have to pay any rates for 12 months
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The New Forest Lapland ‘experience’ of Xmas last year switched from a local story to massive National story within the...
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Would it be a good idea if private security companies took over some police duties on the Island? What would the advantages/disadvantages be?
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Disgusted at the continual empty shelves in supermarkets, David Jacques says "it'is all too evident the British have totally lost the 'Blitz Spirit' of World War Two
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The purchase of the sites will be funded by regeneration funds, approved by the council in its budget for 2019/20, but is subject to being able to agree a purchase price with Homes England.
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Find out more about the events planned over the coming year and how they could benefit your business.
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40 will be retained rather than 35 as previously proposed
