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The Federation of Small Business' 'Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018' are now open for entries. The awards will celebrate the best of the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses and their vast contribution to both regional and national economies. With 12 different...

Isle of Wight Day is to return for the second year running this coming Saturday (23rd September) and is promising to be even bigger and better, bringing together the whole of the Island community, friends, visitors and residents. A number...

A diary showing how Queen Victoria learned to write Hindustani under the tutelage of her Indian servant Abdul Karim will go on display to the public for the very first time at Osborne House, English Heritage has announced today (Friday)....

Councillors have rejected calls to waive charges for those using the temporary Floating Bridge service whilst the problems with the new £3.2million vessel are resolved. The Cowes Floating Bridge is out of service until further notice due to continuing problems...

On Friday 29th September, local small businesses will be raising their visibility by exhibiting at a brand new Business Expo at Aspire Ryde. The community are invited to attend this free event in order to learn more about the local...

With huge interest in Queen Victoria following the release of the new movie starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal, and the return of ‘Victoria’ to ITV, Red Funnel has produced a fun and engaging video to persuade busy Londoners to...

Fairweather Festival and Bassline Sessions have teamed up to present 'the biggest and best club-night the Isle of Wight has ever seen'. On Saturday 4th November, Ventnor Winter Gardens is set to be headlined by the best of the best, the grandmaster...

Families will find it easier than ever to visit this year’s Isle of Wight Day events - thanks to a special bus ticket from Southern Vectis.  Taking place on Saturday 23rd September, Isle of Wight Day brings the local community...

Her Royal Highness Sophie, The Countess of Wessex carried out a number of engagements on the Isle of Wight yesterday (Wednesday). The Countess visited Shanklin Chine to commemorate their 200th Anniversary and enjoyed viewing an art exhibition celebrating the Chine's...

VIDEO: Visit Isle of Wight has launched a fascinating new 'Literary Heroes Trail' to welcome visitors year-round to the popular Island destination. Visitors can navigate their way around the Island using an interactive map and pick and choose from a...