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This reader believes that much more can easily be done by the ferry companies to protect the Isle of Wight and its high percentage of older and vulnerable residents from Covid-19. He explains how here
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If you are crossing the Solent this morning, expect delays due to poor visibility.
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One of the world’s largest yacht races and an appearance by Johnny Depp’s stunt double are amongst the highlights of a two-week seaside festival returning to the Isle of Wight this month.
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As well as Islanders going out to their doorsteps or balconies, Isle of Wight ferries will be joining in at 8pm tonight
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Hovertravel are able to revert back to their summer timetable tomorrow now that Freedom 90 has returned to service.
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First Bus to operate Hovertravel's Hoverbus service with new livery and lower fares
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Neil Chapman from Hovertravel says "The three ferry companies kept the Island connected during the last lockdown and by working together with the Isle of Wight Council we will do it again"
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We asked each of the ferry companies what they were doing to detect and stop Tier 3 and 4 passengers coming to Tier 1 Isle of Wight. It’s interesting to see how they respond
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A recent workshop saw representatives from the voluntary sector as well as NHS Trust, Isle of Wight council and more, find out how lessons learned during Covid would be put to positive use
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The weather alert from The Met Office warned us that freezing fog would return, and it has, causing travel disruption on the Isle of Wight.
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News OnThewight asked the cross-Solent operators and the bus company what their Covid face covering plans were for after 19th July
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If you are planning on crossing the Solent over the next few Saturdays, Hovertravel have added some extra crossings to help Christmas Shoppers.
