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Bob Seely says small independent bookshops provide a social hub, as well as contributing to the fabric of our town centres
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’s planning committee is due to met next Tuesday (15th Oct) to discuss the application, submitted by South Coast Leisure last year.
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The ranking takes into account everything from the average temperature and rainfall in October to the number of family-friendly attractions and restaurants.
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After locals put in lots of work to buy the shop as a Community Asset for the village, the owner has suddenly changed his mind, says the Parish council Chairman, labelling it 'callous'
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The Royal IW County Show is pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 award for the ‘Best Trade Stand’ at the event and a date for the Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2020.
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As well as the Little Gloster winning Best Local Restaurant in the South East Award, Seaview Hotel make it into the latest guide too.
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Iain MacKinnon, Secretary to the Maritime Skills Alliance, shares his views on the issue of seaside towns and the wider maritime economy, focusing especially on the Isle of Wight.
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At the prestigious awards held in Somerset, of the 16 classes, cows and bulls from the Briddlesford Lodge Farm Herd won seven, and took reserve in six classes.
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It's been happening around the world for sometime, but this is the first Goatober to take place on the Isle of Wight, raising awareness of goat meat, milk, cheese and fudge produced on the Island.
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Manager of the nursery said, "it's such a privilege and we are all delighted to have been recognised for all of our hard work."
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The award recognises those who have set an outstanding example to others and made contributions in the areas of maritime safety, training, efficiency, welfare, and saving lives at sea.
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The MP said that companies like GKN Aerospace help the Isle of Wight raise its profile on the international stage.
