South Coast Leisure have submitted and application to Isle of Wight Council which claim to create up to 200 jobs in a new retail and leisure park in Newport.

The Isle of Wight council respond to claims from Island Labour that "significant amounts of money that could be kept on the Island and might even be the difference between local businesses thriving or dying are routinely being spent on companies like Amazon".

Island Labour say that in 2015 the Isle of Wight council signed an accord with the Island Federation of Small Businesses which pledged to, where possible, use small businesses to provide goods and services, but in the last year they have spent £41,000 with Amazon.

On certain days, in certain locations, at certain times, you'll be able to park for free in council car parks. Check details carefully to avoid a ticket.

Over 40 Ryde businesses will be open beyond their usual hours and there'll be a chance to win £100 and other prizes, just by spending locally. Expect street entertainment, a pop-up nativity photobooth and Network Ryde offers teens somewhere to wrap presents, make decorations, or just chill out whilst you do your shopping.

Ventnor town was buzzing with activity over the weekend as Ventnorville returned for its fifth year - this time including a fabulous skating rink in the Winter Gardens and a Bay-ke Off competition.

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.

There's a growing trend for criminals to use social media to target potential victims with apparently attractive deals, so Trading Standards are warning Islanders to take care when shopping online.

Visit Sabirian on Newport High Street tonight to see hand crafted homewares, furniture, jewellery, gift items, bags and so much more from India that would make ideal unique Christmas presents.

As reported last week by OnTheWight, the 3,000+ signature petition will be debated at next week's full council meeting. IWC announce they will meet with business associations over parking charge plans

The petition opposing the introduction of parking charges on Union Street, Ryde has attracted over 1,500 signatures and organisers hope to reach 2,500.