Business News

The Heron Smoke House - located at the recently re-opened Robin Hill - will officially open to the public today (Saturday). Alex Kimber, Chef and Restaurateur of Heron Food IOW, has been on the Isle of Wight for the last...

A family-run West Wight farm is bucking the Island-wide trend of dairy decline by launching a new micro dairy - becoming 1 of just 5 remaining dairy farms on the Isle of Wight. Warren Farm, near Alum Bay, has returned to milk...

A care home in Sandown has received recognition in 2 major categories at a national awards ceremony celebrating excellence across the Greensleeves Care network. The Briars, which provides residential and dementia care on the Isle of Wight, was named Highly...

Cowes-based superyacht design company Olesinski has been shortlisted for the 2025 Design et Al International Yacht & Aviation Awards in the prestigious ‘Concepts over 40m’ category. Founded in 1972, Olesinski is internationally recognised for crafting some of the world’s most...

Rob Johnson has been named as the new Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. Rob brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to the Isle of Wight’s business community. As the co-owner...

The Wheatsheaf in Newport has begun an exciting new chapter as Tian and Grace Berryman officially take over as the new landlord and landlady today (Friday). The much-loved pub has been closed for the last few days to allow for...

Ryde-based niche book publishers Gerald Davison Ltd. have been awarded a Business Excellence Award and the title ‘Leading Chinese Art Books Publisher 2025’ by Acquisition International business magazine. Their unique academic publication, ‘Marks on Chinese Ceramics’, now in its third...

Island Echo has once again been recognised for its forward-thinking approach and business success, earning a Highly Commended award in the Entrepreneur category at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2025. The black-tie awards ceremony, held at Cowes Yacht...

A student-run business from the Isle of Wight has risen from local acclaim to national recognition, securing a spot in the London Semi-Finals of the prestigious Young Enterprise competition. Paws of Wisdom, a company founded by a team of Military...

A new independent coffee and food spot is opening its doors in Ryde this week, offering a blend of artisan brews, wholesome bites and peaceful seaside vibes. Zen Cafe, located at 20B Esplanade, will officially open on Saturday (10th May),...