Business News

Southern Vectis is further strengthening the skills of its vehicle engineers, by investing in cutting-edge training for current team members and future joiners.  Its parent company Go-Ahead is making a multi-million-pound investment in engineering. This includes creating two leading engineering...

Just in time for the festivities of Cowes Week, a new collaboration is bringing art, shade and handcrafted cocktails to Cowes. The Courtyard - an exclusive space created by local artists in partnership with Bar No.46 and supported by local...

Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight ferry operator, has announced a new partnership with Newport-based technology provider WRS, marking a significant step in enhancing the onboard customer experience across its vehicle ferry fleet. As part of the partnership, Red Funnel...

A new MOT station has opened on Newport Road in Northwood, on the former site of Philips Fine Foods, offering a range of vehicle services to local motorists. Northwood Autocentre, owned by Julian and Jocelyn Griffin, provides Class 4 MOTs,...

A brand new florist and plant shop has opened its doors in East Cowes, offering flowers for all occasions alongside houseplants and gifts. Molly’s Flower Shop, located at 12 Ferry Road, is the passion project of local florist Molly Mason,...

Solent Grange Nursing Home on the Isle of Wight has been named winner of The Palliative Care Team Award for Residential and Nursing Homes (Independent) at The Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025. The home, which is part...

A Ryde pub is celebrating after being named one of the final 5 Town Centre pubs in the country in this year’s Great British Pub Awards - flying the flag for the Isle of Wight. The Star Coffee & Ale...

Café 62 has officially opened in the heart of Newport, welcoming locals and visitors to a warm and inclusive space integrated within the Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre. The vibrant new café - in the former HMV premises - offers...

With less than a week to go, excitement is building for the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Expo 2025 - and there will be a chance to pick up Island Echo merch for the very first time! As the Island’s...

Local music establishment, Strings Bar & Venue, has unveiled a new partnership with BBC Introducing Solent to bring upcoming artists from across the South to perform at the grassroots venue. The monthly events, called ‘Sounds of The South’, will be...