2, June 2026·1 min readLocal builder puts skills scheme at heart of Winter Gardens revival bid (updated)A local builder wants to tie the Ventnor Winter Gardens restoration to local youth trades training
15, May 2026·3 min readRyde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shopsConcerns raised over rising empty shops in Ryde as business engagement stalls
6, May 2026·1 min readCowes tech firm Yokogawa Marex uncovers 35-million-year-old turtle fossil on beach cleanNineteen Yokogawa Marex staff cleaned the Cowes to Gurnard coastline, unearthing a fossil
13, April 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight businesses urged to check rateable values after national revaluationIsle of Wight businesses urged to check rateable values following national property revaluation
13, March 2026·2 min readWight Energy Directory: New service connects Isle of Wight residents with trusted local suppliersA new directory helps Isle of Wight residents find trusted local home energy improvement suppliers
11, March 2026·1 min readFind Cheap Fuel: Isle of Wight company rolls out innovative cheapest fuel price service for UK driversWight Hat Ltd's new service enables motorists to compare petrol and diesel costs easily
29, January 2026·3 min readRed Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2026 entries now open for local businessesCelebrate the best of Isle of Wight with the 2026 Red Funnel Awards nominations
3, December 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight council backs local shops with some free parking on Small Business SaturdayShop local and support Isle of Wight independent shops this Small Business Saturday
21, November 2025·1 min readHeroes and The Tech Store announce grand opening for new locationHeroes and The Tech Store will officially open their new Newport location on Saturday (22nd November)
10, September 2025·3 min readPrices Garage flooded again, councillor blames inadequate drainage from housing developmentPersistent flooding challenges a Newport business, prompting calls for action from developers
17, July 2025·1 min read1,100 WightFibre customers experience Internet outage due to equipment failureWightfibre said that only 1,100 customers were affected, but they included the likes of Ventnor Exchange and other businesses who rely on an uninterrupted connection
17, July 2025·1 min readLocal start-up showcased at County Hall with tasty treats (Update 2)Treats and Eats Bakery highlights local entrepreneurship during Isle of Wight council event