Solent LEP supports devolution bid
On Friday (4th September 2015), the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership added its support to a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Devolution Prospectus which seeks to devolve additional powers from Whitehall to the local area. The prospectus, which has been submitted to...
WightFibre acquires the Click4internet network
WightFibre has announced the purchase of the Click4internet wireless network, which covers the Isle of Wight and parts of Hampshire around the Solent. The move is a significant step for WightFibre and enables the company to now extend its superfast broadband coverage...
Growing numbers for Steve Porter Transport
The Isle of Wight’s largest independent freight carrier, Steve Porter Transport, has reported an increase in deliveries to the Island since the beginning of the year in response to the growing number of visitors to the Island and the increasing popularity of festivals...
Ryde and Sandown to benefit from coastal grant
Special coastal community teams projects are to be set up for Ryde and Sandown, following the award of new government grant funding. The two towns are among 116 to benefit nationally under the government’s £90 million Coastal Community Fund. Sums of £10,000 are being...
Rebrand for BeCalmed Wellbeing and Medi Spa
BeCalmed Spa Therapy in Cowes are entering their tenth year and have enjoyed a particularly busy summer, thanks to the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentennial and other prestigious regattas, ending with their busiest ever Cowes Week. “Initially it was a challenge to stay...
Isle of Wight Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence 2015
Entries are now open for the most prestigious event in the Island's business calendar. The "Chamber Awards" reflect the best in business, showcasing Island companies that are leading the way when it comes to profitability, growth, innovation and employee development....
Exciting news for Island employers! Help make your employees’ commute ‘greener’ and healthier
The Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce has teamed up with Community Action to encourage businesses to change the way that their employees travel to work. The Isle of Wight Council has secured funding from the government’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) and...
Travel Ambassadors promote “drive less, see more”
Visit Isle of Wight has appointed a new team to welcome visitors and encourage them to consider using sustainable transport options during their stay on the Island. The newly-trained team of Travel Ambassadors are based at the new Guildhall Visitor Centre in Newport -...
Red Funnel shortlisted for Ferry Operator of the Year
Red Funnel has once again been shortlisted for Ferry Operator of the Year at the prestigious 2015 National Transport Awards. The news closely follows Red Funnel’s announcement in May 2015 that it is bringing the building of aluminium high-speed ferries back to the UK,...
IW Lottery supports Ryde housing project
James Fleming has received a £20,000 interest free loan from the Isle Of Wight Lottery. He’s using the money to invest in 72 George Street in Ryde, a block of 10 studio flats. James purchased the building in 2013 and is completely refurbishing the rooms, which are now...
Island Business May / June 2025
