Isle of Wight council seeks partners for children’s holiday activities and food programme: Deadline looms
Government grants Isle of Wight £12.7m for 22 new all electric buses in sustainability push (updated)
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26, March 2024·1 min readCrafty fundraising: Sight for Wight’s crochet chicks and hedgehogs at HovertravelCrocheted chicks and hedgehogs fundraise for Sight for Wight this Easter weekend at Hovertravel in Ryde
26, February 2024·1 min readCross-Solent travel disrupted by strong winds and high tidesStrong winds and tides impact cross-Solent travel, with service suspensions ongoing
12, January 2024·3 min readLetter: South coast seabourne transport: an idea worth revisiting?This News OnTheWight reader presents past hovercraft plans as a solution for south coast congestion
30, November 2023·1 min readRyde Beach accessibility to benefit from Hovertravel’s Safety Drill prize winHovertravel earns top safety accolade, donates prize to Ryde Beach accessibility charity
23, October 2023·3 min readGraham Lelliott brings Hovercraft magic to children’s literature with latest bookGraham Lelliott's new book explores hovercraft adventures with Jack and Thomas's latest escapade
16, October 2023·1 min readHovertravel announces one-craft timetable for NovemberNovember sees a change to the Hovertravel service, as both craft undergo essential and required maintenance
14, June 2023·1 min readRainbow logo on Hovercraft signifies Hovertravel’s dedication to Isle of Wight PrideHovertravel highlights its commitment to Isle of Wight Pride with a colourful rebrand
12, June 2023·1 min readUnexpected maintenance causes unplanned delays: Hovertravel’s promise for improvementHovertravel's Managing Director apologises for recent delays and assures customers of improved service
23, May 2023·1 min readFastcat propellers ‘damaged by debris in the Solent’ – prompting morning travel delays (updated)Damage to propellers in the Solent on Wightlink Fastcat prompts unexpected morning delays
19, May 2023·1 min readCharitable milestone: Hovertravel team’s full walk across the Isle raises over £1,000 for MountbattenHoverWalkers complete charity walk, raising £1,000 for hospice
24, April 2023·1 min readHovertravel’s HoverGreen initiative leads to successful beach clean-up at Ryde MarinaRyde Mayor, Hovertravel staff, and locals unite to clean beach, collecting 17 bags of rubbish
20, March 2023·1 min readHaylands School students explore the technology behind the world’s only commercial passenger hovercraft serviceHovertravel provided primary school students with a guided tour of their hovercraft service, inspiring curiosity in transport