An infrastructure transport task force for the Isle of Wight is to be launched this week, to focus on a wide range of connectivity, integration, regeneration and funding issues vital to the Island’s future. The first meeting of the task force will be held tomorrow...

Southern Vectis and Bluestar general manager Matt Kitchin is to leave the south coast and take up a new posting in Greater Manchester, the Go Ahead-owned bus operators have confirmed. “We’d like to congratulate Matt on his promotion to operations director with...

Island charity Storeroom is now the owner of its premises on Mariner’s Way in Cowes. The charity collects donated furniture and sells it at an affordable cost to people across the island. Storeroom took on ownership of the building earlier this month, at the same time...

New governance board and working parties will represent business sectors Voluntary scheme for Island retailers and mainland businesses will also be launched Isle of Wight tourism businesses have voted YES to bring a business improvement district into operation on the...

been named by Sir Ben Ainslie CBE as part of a traditional dedication and blessing ceremony conducted on the Isle of Wight. The new craft, Solent Flyer and Island Flyer, are both liveried with a dynamic representation of the union flag which combines red, blue and the...

Five of the biggest business groups in the UK – the British Chambers of Commerce, the Confederation of Business Industry, the Federation of Small Businesses, the Institute of Directors, and EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, have written an open letter calling for...

More than 150 Island young people aged between 16 and 24 met with Island employers and training providers at an innovative careers event. Inspiring Tomorrow’s Workforce, held at Northwood’s County Showground, saw students and jobseekers networking with Island...

BCC reaction to EU Referendum result Dr Adam Marshall, BCC Acting Director General, said: "In the wake of the electorate's historic decision to leave the European Union, the immediate priorities for UK business are market stability and political clarity. "Some...

What will you be doing on Saturday September 24th? The Island’s new High Sheriff wants you to literally put out the bunting and support him on Isle of Wight Day. Robin took office as High Sheriff in April but he will already be known to many Island businesses. He has...