Business News

Poundland has confirmed the date on which its Cowes branch will permanently close, marking the end of the retailer’s presence in the town. The official closure date has now been set following an announcement last month that the discount retailer would...

Britten-Norman is this month celebrating a major milestone, as it was 60 years ago that the maiden flight of the first variant of the iconic Islander aircraft was undertaken. First flown on 13th June 1965 from Bembridge Airport, the Islander...

Denbigh House Dental Practice has put the Isle of Wight on the national map after sweeping 3 accolades at the 2025 Dentistry Awards last week (Friday 7th June). The family-run practice, based in Ryde and led by Ed and Holly...

With long diversions and traffic disruption affecting access to Cowes, Van Mossel Esplanade is making it easier for Isle of Wight motorists to view their next car – by offering test drives from the comfort of their own homes. The...

Shanklin’s Daish’s Hotel has once again been named among the top 10% of hotels worldwide, after securing a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025 - its 11th consecutive year receiving the accolade. The award recognises consistent, high-quality reviews and ratings...

A new café and bakery is opening its doors in Newport, adding a fresh new flavour to the Island’s growing culinary scene. Treats & Eats Bakeshop is the creation of Constantin and Nataliia Kyrychenko, a husband-and-wife team who moved to...

Vectis Refrigeration Ltd, a local provider of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump services on the Isle of Wight, has taken a step toward environmental sustainability by transitioning its fleet of service vehicles to electric vans. This significant milestone was...

Isle of Wight and Regional Final winners, Spin-itch, from Christ The King College, recently competed in the National Final of the Young Enterprise Company Programme 2025. Whilst not walking away with the top award at the nationals, the team from...

Just for You Holiday Homes, an Isle of Wight-based independent holiday agency, has been awarded a Shortzy Award for Sustainability. Founded in 2017 by Justine, who returned to her beloved Isle of Wight after a successful career in London’s investment...

The Isle of Wight Council has been recognised for its outstanding efforts to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability, achieving a gold award for their efforts at their County Hall and Sea Street office, while also securing a silver...