When you shop in local independent businesses on the Isle of Wight use the hashtag #ilovesmallbusiness online and without giving away what you've bought loved ones post photos

The judges said that Grace's Bakery was a great example of an independent retailer being at the heart of its local community

Don’t give your money to Amazon. This Isle of Wight-grown solution is just a click away, helping you support Island businesses and get deliveries to your door. Share it with your friends, so the whole Island benefits

Three cheers for John Cattle's Skateclub who offer very reasonably-priced skateboarding sessions for all ages, from micro-shredders to the more mature skateboarders on the Island

Southern Co-op say they know this won't solve the crisis, but they really hope this fund will help reduce the strain faced by so many families across the Isle of Wight

Cllr Brodie argues that Newport is the only town centre on the Island that has no offer of at least 30 minutes free car parking in its main streets

In addition to the main award, Grace’s Bakery has also been shortlisted for a special award for demonstrating innovation to combat the impact of Covid-19

Just by diverting £5 of our weekly spend to local independents we give them a fighting chance to thrive. It’s a conversation worth having, says Chris from Totally Locally

The Totally Local Fiver Fest campaign’s message is to spend little and often at independent businesses to make a real difference to your high street

The Welcome store has been shortlisted in the 2020 Retail Industry Awards. Winners will be announced in January 2021

Figures released today reveal just how many people took part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme on the Isle of Wight