Business News

Small business owners face a slow squeeze from this week’s Budget, warns Isle of Wight accountant Lucy Johnson...

As Black Friday approaches, Grace’s Bakery is encouraging Isle of Wight residents to support local businesses first, whether that’s through buying local gifts, sharing posts online, or simply recommending a favourite island business to a friend.

Ed Wills will join Southern Vectis as its new managing director on 1 January 2026, Go-Ahead has announced.

"The new grants offer a rare moment where national policy aligns perfectly with local need, Islanders can take advantage of a technology that suits our homes, our climate, and our unique infrastructure challenges"...

Sydenhams Timber Engineering is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter century of building with purpose, innovation and pride from its engineering centre on the Isle of Wight.

Solent Beds & Furniture has begun its biggest ever Black Friday event, offering Island residents significant savings across a wide range of furniture, mattresses, and sofas!

The Isle of Wight Cocktail Co is set to celebrate the festive season in Ryde by transforming its tap room into a magical ‘Enchanted Forest’, with a programme of events and a range of personalised Christmas gifts now on offer.

WightFibre has been named Best Rural Internet Service Provider and Best Fibre Infrastructure provider at the 2025 ISPA Awards, recognising its work across the Isle of Wight.

Plans have been submitted to convert the former HSS Hire branch in Newport into a showroom and warehouse for Ornamental Plastics Co.

Wight Tyres in Ryde is celebrating a period of significant technological investment, year-on-year customer growth, and the creation of a robust local team, all of which has helped establish the garage as one of the Isle of Wight’s leading independents.