“A fixed link to the Isle of Wight could well be a reality within a decade,” say the Pro-Link Campaign Association. Representatives of the Dutch business Tunnel Engineering Consultants (TEC) have visited the Island and say that a fixed link across the Solent is...

Hovertravel has brought their freight business back in house and rebranded the service as Hoverparcels, after several years of sub-contracting to third party freight specialists. Loretta Lale, Hovertravel's Commercial and Marketing Manager, said "Our research showed...

Ryde Arena Trust will continue to reach out to businesses and the community to help make the ice rink a profitable business. Ryde Arena currently employs more than 30 people. “Like all these facilities it’s been asset stripped. No monies have been spent to keep it up...

Island Brewery will showcase  their products to a global audience at Milan’s world expo in May, after being amongst the 13 winners of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)’s Taste of the South East competition. They join a host of food and drink companies that represent...

Ryde Business Association has appointed Lyn Blackledge as its new chairperson. Lyn is mid launch of her own international training and mentoring business with her two sons, and her Wightbuzz business networking group will be well known to Chamber members. “I am very...

Work will begin in June on the final stages of construction for the new detached Breakwater for Cowes harbour. Contractors Boskalis Westminster will carry out the final re-shaping and placement of rock armour layers which will provide long-term weather and wave...

TAG Design Agency in Newport has rebranded chartered accountants Bright Brown. The two companies celebrated with a joint open day, inviting clients to view Bright Brown's newly decorated building and to see TAG's newly launched office, both at Exchange House on St...

Students at the Isle Of Wight College took part in a week of training and presentations designed to encourage budding entrepreneurs. As part of Enterprise Week students heard from Island High Sheriff Claire Locke, Liz Earle co-founder Kim Buckland, style coach Dee...

The Chamber Of Commerce's master plan for the future of Ryde has been revealed to residents for the first time. Chamber Chief Executive Kevin Smith presented the vision for the town's future at a public meeting at Ryde Methodist Church, along with Ryde Town Council's...