New look for Swinton Business
Newport based insurance broker Swinton Business is reaching out to help assist more Island businesses with their insurance needs. Previously known as Swinton Commercial it’s a soft rebrand for the broker, whose Island Customer Relationship Manager is James Foster....
Celebrating Age Awards 2017 nominations now open
Nominate an Over 50 Age Friendly Entrepreneur Islanders are being invited to recognise the achievements of local older people and celebrate their contribution to Island life, by nominating them for a Celebrating Age Award. Sponsored by Wright Estate Agency and hosted...
Island ice cream businesses join forces
The Isle of Wight Ice Cream Company and Minghella are now working together, pooling expertise and collaborating on their different ice cream brands. Both products will be made at the Isle of Wight Ice Cream’s state of the art ice cream manufacturing facility based at...
Regeneration for “The Wight We Want”
The Isle of Wight Council’s new regeneration team has unveiled its vision of future economic growth. A showcase event at Cowes Yacht Haven, titled “Isle of Opportunities”, highlighted regeneration opportunities available at key sites across the Island, including...
Ten years of local for Southern Co-op
Supermarket group Southern Co-op has been celebrating a decade of supporting local food and drink producers. The Local Flavours range was first introduced to stores in 2007 and visitors to the recent IW County Show were given free tasters from The Tomato Stall. “We...
New MD for new rail operator
FirstGroup and MTR have appointed Andy Mellors as Managing Director of the new South Western rail franchise which includes Island Line. Although not officially the operator until 20 August 2017, the team from FirstGroup and MTR has been busy meeting with key partners...
BCC: Repeal Bill must deliver continuity, certainty for business and trade
BCC: Repeal Bill must deliver continuity, certainty for business and trade Commenting ahead of the First Reading of the Repeal Bill, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Business communities across the UK tell us very...
Wight AID supports more Island charities
The Wight AID Foundation has granted £7,685.50 to local charities in its latest round of grant applications. Thanks to donations from IFPL, Westridge Limited, Rouse Limited, Glanvilles and public donations, Wight AID is pleased to announce a grant of £1,200 to the IOW...
New MP will be ‘relentless ambassador’
Bob Seeley, the newly elected Conservative MP for the Isle of Wight says he is committed to securing the sustainable growth of the Island's economy by working to attract inward investment, apprenticeship training and the growth of existing businesses. “The Isle of...
Red Funnel sold to pension scheme consortium
Red Funnel is to be sold to a consortium of UK and Canadian pension schemes led by the West Midlands Pension Fund and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of the Province of Ontario. Infracapital, the infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Investments,...
Island Business March / April 2025
