Business News

Microsoft recently announced plans to increase the cost for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, a decision that has shocked many gamers. The respective increases for PC and Ultimate subscriptions translates to a 25% and 12% rise, while the removal of the...

The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society’s Isle of Wight Rural Awards, sponsored by the CLA, have once again recognised individuals and businesses representing the very best of rural achievement on the Island. The awards, which were handed out at...

Sandown High Street has welcomed the arrival of a new and innovative enterprise - a Belgian chocolate shop. Mayor Alex Lightfoot joined with local community members this week to open Fran Pauwels's 'Everything Chocolate'. Opening daily from 08:00-17:00 (closed on...

Keert, the Island’s only ultra low emissions logistics service, has announced a new partnership with Voi, the e-Scooter and e-Bike rental service. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing sustainable transportation options for residents and visitors on the Isle...

Calbourne Classics is celebrating this week having been awarded not only the Countryside Business Award, but also the Overall Isle of Wight Rural Business Award at this year's Royal Isle of Wight County Show. The awards, which honour those who...

A Premier convenience store in the heart of Shanklin is 'coming soon'. As previously reported by Island Echo Popular shoe retailer Shoe Zone vacated the Regent Street premises back in September 2023 and has remained empty since then. But recently...

Isle of Wight firm Solent Beds & Furniture will be opening a new superstore on the High Street in Newport, it has been revealed. The premises was, until recently, the Island's only Poundstretcher store but many Islanders will fondly remember...

Isle of Wight firm Pure Green Energy has announced that it has gone into liquidation.  Adverse market conditions have been blamed for the 'difficult decision' to cease trading as of 17:00 today (Thursday). Pure Green Energy has been operating across...

Commercial radio station Nation has teamed up with Angel Radio Isle of Wight to apply for a small-scale DAB digital radio multiplex licence from Ofcom. If the application is successful, it will enable radio stations to broadcast to just the...

Cowes-based architect Leah Mew is celebrating a double success at the prestigious Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards and RIBA Design Awards. It was the first time Leah had entered the awards yet she won both the RIBA Martin Pearce...