Business News

An independent opticians in Cowes is marking 50 years in business by holding a celebration event in early June. Willetts & Doig Optometrists have been at the heart of the community since their establishment in 1974 by Geoff Willetts, serving...

A beloved fixture of Ryde’s Union Street, Bar 74, has announced the next stage of its evolution with the official renaming to ‘FuBar’. FuBar is set to redefine nightlife in Ryde with its innovative approach to entertainment, offering a vibrant...

A new collaborative community interest company, Wight Digital Radio CIC, has been formed by Isle of Wight Radio and Vectis Radio with the intention to bid for the new DAB radio multiplex licence covering the Isle of Wight. The licence...

Daish’s Hotel on the Isle of Wight has been awarded a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024 for the 10th year running, strengthening its place among travellers’ favourite places to stay. Daish’s, located in Shanklin's Old Village, is part of...

Red Squirrel Property Shop has announced the successful acquisition of Abiggerfish, a prominent player in the Island Letting market. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the ongoing journey of Red Squirrel and reinforces its commitment to expansion and excellence...

Island based design and development studio, Brightbulb has been awarded a national award at the UK company culture awards for its charity initiative, the Mince Pie Marathon. The award, which celebrates excellence in fostering outstanding workplace environments and community involvement,...

Success amongst the Isle of Wight’s business community was celebrated in style last night (Friday) at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards with WightFibre. Double Olympic Gold medallist and TV presenter Shirley Robertson handed out the trophies at Cowes...

ICRTouch, an industry-leading software development company based in Sandown, has announced a donation of £2,000 to local charity Sophie's Legacy. The charity was created in memory of Sophie Fairall, a remarkable young girl who sadly lost her battle with cancer...

The Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2024, sponsored by WightFibre, will be presented this evening (Friday). This year, 42 exceptional Island businesses are up for the Island’s most prestigious awards, with a shortlist of nominees that reflects a wide...

Newport's Stainless Games has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. Stainless Games is 1 of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, recognised specifically for its excellence in International...