Business News

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership's Careers Hub is appealing to businesses and organisations across the region to offer work experience to school staff, including teachers, so that they can develop their knowledge and understanding of different industry sectors and career...

Island seaside guesthouse and wine shop, The Terrace Rooms & Wine, has been named as a finalist of the Star Wine List of the Year Awards 2023. The finalists are set to come together next Monday (20th February) at The...

Geoff and Kate Scandrett In a further blow for Sandown, Browns Golf and Blue Tiki Cafe Sandown have notified the Isle of Wight Council that they won't be opening this season and will be handing over the keys to their...

Those looking to treat a loved one this Valentine's Day are being offered a special 10% discount at a new florist shop in Brading, which celebrates its opening this coming Saturday (11th February). Sarah Matthews Flowers & Styling has been...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is taking the lead in bridging the digital skills gap across the region, within its communities and businesses. Working with Catalyst South partners, leading technology companies and experts to provide access to the latest...

The Isle of Wight Council celebrated the official opening of the co-working and flexible office space Building 41 in Northwood last Thursday. With over 100 people in attendance, guests were treated to tours of the building’s state-of-the-art facilities – including...

Visit Isle of Wight is offering a series of free short training courses aimed at cementing the Island’s reputation as the most welcoming place in the UK, with local businesses and their employees being offered the chance to add to...

Island MP Bob Seely has written to Minister Kevin Hollinrake asking for a better deal for postmasters and is seeking a parliamentary debate on the issue.  Seely is concerned about the future viability of post offices following a recent meeting...

After almost 40 years in business, Eyeland Optical in Newport is being forced to close for good because its owner cannot find another optometrist to take his place. Proprietor Michael Tye says he has no option other than to leave...

The Island’s business community is invited to attend the much-anticipated opening of Building 41 in Cowes next week. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore this state-of-the-art facility, ask questions and learn how the project could benefit their business or...