Ofsted Chairman apologises for “ghetto” remarks

Ofsted Chairman apologises for “ghetto” remarks

Ofsted Chairman David Hoare has withdrawn his recent controversial remarks about the Isle of Wight. At a teacher conference he described the Island as “a ghetto… a mass of crime, drug problems, huge unemployment.” The comments received huge publicity nationally...
IW Chamber Cowes Week Lunch 2016 Gallery

IW Chamber Cowes Week Lunch 2016 Gallery

The annual Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Cowes Week Lunch was held on August 8th at the Solent Events Marquee in Cowes Yacht Haven. Around 70 members attended, enjoying a lovely lunch in the fine weather, with lots of networking whilst overlooking the billowing...
Breastfeeding Friendly initiative launched

Breastfeeding Friendly initiative launched

Island businesses are being urged to become breastfeeding friendly. A new campaign has been launched called Breastfeeding Friendly Isle of Wight to provide breastfeeding mums with more support. Local businesswoman Olivia Tyler is leading the initiative which aims to...
Brighter future for web and design businesses

Brighter future for web and design businesses

Ryde’s Brightbulb Design and Cowes-based BoxStuff are collaborating to form Brightstuff, a collective of web designers, developers and copywriters. After working together on joint projects, director of BoxStuff, Jeremy Pocock, and Brightbulb’s Matt Jeffery, realised...
Bebeccino’s birthday

Bebeccino’s birthday

Newport’s kids play café Bebecinno is a year old. Owner Rebecca Blachford celebrated a year in business with some refurbishment, a new play castle and an open birthday party. “It took a year and a half to get the money together to launch the project, so to be in...
HTP Training achieves Skills for Health Quality Mark

HTP Training achieves Skills for Health Quality Mark

Isle of Wight based training company HTP Training has achieved the Skills for Health Quality Mark. Administered by the National Skills Academy for Health, it provides health employers with greater confidence when investing in workforce development.  The Skills for...

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