Business News

Isle of Wight businesses are being reminded that entries for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2026 are now open - offering a chance to gain recognition and celebrate achievements over the past year. Applications opened on 1st December and will...

Creative Island and the Isle of Wight Council have announced the return of Rebel Business School to the Isle of Wight, launching a free, in-person programme for creative freelancers and aspiring entrepreneurs at Building 41 in Cowes.

In just 5 years, Isle of Wight-based Apex Competition has transformed from a local venture into one of the UK’s most trusted raffle-based websites, hitting a staggering milestone of £10million in prizes awarded to date. Operating with a community-first ethos,...

More than 30 Isle of Wight business people joined a festive Rubbish Networking clean-up in Newport on Thursday (11th December), collecting over 15 bags of rubbish.

Island Spirit Gin, produced by the small independent distillery Isle of Wight Gin, is now being served at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

Robin Hill Adventure Park has announced the launch of its brand-new attraction, the Robin’s Nest Soft Play Area, opening in March 2026.

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor has once again been recognised as one of the top 3 restaurants in the South of England.

Premier in Shanklin High Street has been handed a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 following a recent inspection by Environmental Health officers, with the report citing serious failings in food safety, labelling and temperature control.

B&Q has purchased the freehold of its Isle of Wight warehouse store, bringing an end to over 2 decades of leasing the land from West Sussex County Council.

In July of this year Eldridges Solicitors, with offices in Newport and Freshwater launched their ‘Careers in Legal Service Guide’, a freely available 12-page guide specifically aimed at highlighting the many career opportunities that exist across the legal profession.