The 2022 National Community Radio awards ceremony took place in Bedford on Saturday night with Vectis Radio gaining 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze awards. The 4Ps Radio Training School picked up a Gold in The Community Show of the Year category for the Short Breaks...

Interview with Ros Parker, Principal, Isle of Wight College. This academic year at the Isle of Wight College begins with some new opportunities, including the chance to study for T Levels and new courses such as e-Sports for the first time. As well as a new intake of...

Sandham Office Services is benefiting from solar energy, with the aid of The Low Carbon Across the South and East (LoCASE) programme. The Sandown based business has recently installed 14 solar panels on the roof of its building, with 40% of the costs being met by the...

Vectis Radio’s licence to broadcast on FM has been renewed by regulatory body Ofcom for a further five years. The Newport-based community radio station continues to broadcast on FM 104.6, supporting local businesses, community and charity organisations. The station...

Datum Electronics was the big winner at the first ever Maritime UK Solent Awards. The East Cowes based manufacturer took the Innovation award as well as Employer of the Year at a glitzy ceremony held at the Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour in Southampton. The inaugural...

Wightlink has won recognition for its ongoing campaign to reduce carbon emissions and encourage environmental initiatives. The ferry operator won the ‘Communicating Sustainability’ award from the Southern Sustainability Partnership and was presented with a trophy by...

Online magazine The Magpie Anthology has relaunched with new contributors and a more Sunday supplement focussed emphasis, making it an ideal vehicle for Isle of Wight stories and editorial. The online shop has also been restocked in time for Christmas with local...

Firms of all sizes are currently confronted by a host of challenges, from soaring energy bills, labour shortages, spiralling inflation, and climbing interest rates. As a business owner, you need to ensure that your doors stay open and that your business can thrive no...

The Isle of Wight’s award-winning aesthetic clinic has marked its first year in business. The Courtyard Aesthetic Clinic at St Cross Business Park, Newport was opened in October 2021 and combines cutting-edge technology, world-class skincare brands and first-class...

Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “The Chancellor has stayed true to his word in focusing on financial stability and targeting support for the most vulnerable in society. But in the teeth of a...