The NSPCC charity shop in Cowes is only one of two remaining NSPCC charity shops in the country and has been at the heart of the community in Cowes for nearly 40 years
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 chief executive of Localis says "Where there’s a pub, there’s a community" and that pubs should be given a licence fee refund as well as offered diversification grants
Businesses linked to the tourism, hospitality, and leisure sector that do not qualify for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant are encouraged to apply to the Isle of Wight Council for a share of the government grant funding
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.
Some retailers have already declared their intention to stop, but this resident is calling on Isle of Wight retailers to stand with Ukraine and stop selling Russian Standard vodka