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Ofsted Chairman David Hoare has withdrawn his recent controversial remarks about the Isle of Wight.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 and...
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
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
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
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
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...
Quality marque for Wight Locations
Island holiday lettings agency Wight Locations now has ‘Quality Accredited Agency’ status. Their policies, practices and procedures have been scrutinised by Quality in Tourism, Visit England’s official assessment service. This commendation of quality cements the...
The Royal invests in guide for visitors
The Royal Hotel in Ventnor has produced a new Island guide book, designed to encourage visitors to make the most of the Island. The publication spotlights many other Island businesses and locations. “We want to give our guests a greater insight to where they are...
Chamber helps Alison to reach 200 clients
Real Employment Law Advice are celebrating taking on their 200th client since starting the business in November 2013. Real Employment Law Advice provides advice and assistance on all aspects of employment law and HR to businesses and individuals across the Isle of...
Red Funnel’s new plans for East Cowes ferry terminal
Red Funnel is submitting a revised plan, now in two phases, to develop its ferry terminal in East Cowes. The new approach comes as a direct result of consultation with key stakeholders following the refusal of the previous planning application by the IOW Council...
Island Business May / June 2025
