Business News

Local business isleofwightjobs.com has been shortlisted for Best Regional Job Board at the National Online Recruitment Awards 2024. The National Online Recruitment Awards (NORAs) are entirely dedicated to the continual improvement and evolution of the candidate experience and all nominations...

Wightlink’s strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions as soon as possible has been recognised by the judges at Maritime UK Solent. The trophy for Net Zero Navigator was presented to Wightlink’s Chief Executive Katy Taylor at a ceremony attended...

Isle of Wight Tomatoes has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Isle of Wight Tomatoes has been certified by B Lab,...

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has begun a fresh offensive against business crime with the launch of her new Business Crime Partnership. The initiative brings together businesses, professional organisations, the police and...

Britten-Norman, the UK’s leading manufacturer of utility aircraft, has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland based Beechlands Enterprises. The investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform aftermarket business. Britten-Norman will...

Acclaim Logistics has opened a brand new 16,000 sq. ft. receiving centre in Chandler’s Ford to support exponential Isle of Wight growth. In response to growing demand and an ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to customers on the Isle...

The shortlist for the 2024 Community Radio Awards has been revealed with Newport-based Vectis Radio nominated for the 4th year running in the prestigious Station of the Year category. There are 5 more nominations for Vectis Radio, 2 of these...

Red Squirrel Property Shop has been shortlisted for 4 awards in this year's The Negotiator Awards - the industry's leading awards ceremony. The Newport-based firm has been nominated for Estate Agency of the Year, Community Champion of the Year, Lettings...

Wightlink has been awarded Best Ferry Operator 2024 at the National Transport Awards in London. Wightlink carries more than 3.8million people across the Solent each year from its ports at Fishbourne/Portsmouth, Ryde/Portsmouth and Yarmouth/Lymington with more than 140 sailings a...

Ryde-based award-winning CBD wellness brand, Nature’s Journey, has announced that the company is now a Certified B Corporation. Founded in 2022, the plant-powered line of certified Vegan, Leaping Bunny-approved skincare and aromatherapy solutions joins a growing movement of companies that...