Business News

WightFibre is celebrating after connecting its 25,000th Isle of Wight customer, marking another milestone in the company’s journey to deliver broadband that just works to the community. Noemi Pataki, of Ryde, has received a new laptop and mobile phone as...

A lifelong passion for baking that began in her grandmother’s kitchen has blossomed into a full-time business for Kerry Draper - and now, a brand new shop in Newport. Kerry first launched her business nearly 5 years ago when friends...

The newly refurbished Henry Ingrams Funeral Directors in Ventnor has opened its doors, offering a calm, welcoming environment designed to provide comfort and support during difficult times. With modernised interiors, the branch has been carefully redesigned to create a peaceful...

A brand-new slots arcade in central Newport is welcoming visitors with £10 free play, complimentary refreshments and a friendly, modern atmosphere. Fortune Slots, located at 93 High Street, officially opened earlier this year following planning approval by the Isle of...

More than 20 employees from businesses based at Fortis House in Ryde received a free health MOT last week, thanks to a visit from The Lighthouse Clinic arranged with help from Island Echo. Newport-based The Lighthouse Clinic provides free NHS...

TradeFest, the annual celebration of unbeatable kitchen deals exclusively for the trade, is set to arrive at Howdens' newest Isle of Wight store, Ryde. The depot, which opened its doors in April, has already created 6 new local jobs and...

The team at Inglefield Nursing and Residential Care Home in Totland Bay are celebrating a proud moment, having been awarded Platinum status by the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) - the highest level of national accreditation for end-of-life care. This prestigious award recognises...

Ryde’s much-loved Busy Bee Garden Centre is to become part of the Blue Diamond Garden Centre group, Island Echo can exclusively reveal. Founded in 1987, Busy Bee has been a family-run business for decades under the ownership of Chris and...

HERD Footwear, a new sneaker shop with a passion for streetwear and standout kicks, has opened in Shanklin, offering everything from Air Max to baby-sized Vans. The independent store, located at 48 High Street, is the creation of local entrepreneur...

Fubar on Union Street in Ryde has announced it will close permanently at the end of September, with its final event being this year’s Steampunk Festival. The decision comes as the bar and venue enters its fourth year of trading,...