An Island project to sustain urban biodiversity has been recognised with a national award. The Abbey Mews Apple Project was chosen from 40 entries to win its category in the Big Biodiversity Challenge 2015, run by the UK construction industry body, CIRIA. The Newport...

The Isle of Wight Chamber Of Commerce and Visit Isle of Wight are celebrating the award winning success of the 2015 Official Guide.  The publication has been voted one of the best designed brochures in the UK, by thousands of consumers. The 2015 Official Guide’s cover...

Island events website whatsonwight.com launched in March this year and is aiming to become one of the top digital ‘what’s on’ guides for the Island. Graeme Craig, the website’s owner, is no stranger to the Island business community having worked in marketing and sales...

Coming to terms with the refusal of Navitus Bay by Ian Baylis, Managing Director, Seacat Services Naturally the team at Seacat Services was disappointed when we heard about the planning refusal for the Navitus Bay wind farm. As an island-based offshore wind vessel...

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 16th October at the New Holmwood Hotel in Cowes. Members came together for lunch and to vote on items of business, including new appointments to the board. David Groocock has completed...

The Isle of Wight has been celebrated at the newly launched Family Traveller Awards, designed to recognise the best family-friendly destinations and providers of holidays and travel in the UK and around the world. Visit Isle of Wight won a Highly Commended Award in...

East Cowes based boat builder Island RIBs launched their latest model, the Island 7.5m, at the Southampton Boat Show last month.  Built by hand from original designs using brand new tooling, the Island 7.5m RIB was the first big product launch for this young company....

Newport manufacturing company Diametric has agreed a management buyout which will retain all 14 employees. Diametric manufactures product badges and nameplates for the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, Triumph Motorcycles and Sunseeker, has been bought by islander Steve...

Businesses across the Island are being invited to take part in a brand new accreditation scheme designed by the Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce. The new kite mark was officially launched at the Chamber’s Business Expo 2015 event. The scheme has been designed to...