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Cowes-based Esplanade, which has sold around 50,000 cars on the Isle of Wight over the past 78 years, will now be known as Van Mossel Esplanade. It follows a takeover of the Jacksons Group, of which Esplanade has been a...

Rouse has announced that the Isle of Wight Branch of the Motor Neuron Disease Association is their headline charity for 2024-2026. As well as fundraising for the charity, the community-spirited financial planning firm is committing to donating £10,000 each year...

Sandown-based ICRTouch has been working on a collaborative project with the Isle of Wight Council Library Services as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to empowering young people on the Isle of Wight to explore digital industries. The ICRTouch team...

Wightlink has announced that Southern Water's Chief Customer Officer, Katy Taylor, will become the ferry operator's new Chief Executive Officer in August. After 9 years at the helm, Keith Greenfield is retiring from the company and today (Tuesday) his replacement...

Isleofwight.com has announced the installation of a new, upgraded high-definition webcam, offering live-streaming views of The Needles – one of the world’s most iconic and stunning landmarks. This state-of-the-art webcam provides an unparalleled virtual experience, allowing people from all over...

The team at The Boathouse in Seaview are celebrating after being awarded not only an AA Rosette for culinary excellence but a silver 4-star Inn rating for their accommodation too. The double award win follows a recent visit by an...

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...