The council say the floating bridge is suspended due to 'weather conditions'. It's not been made clear whether the passenger launch will operate between East Cowes and the RedJet terminal.
A request from the GKN boss to meet and resolve matters prior to the licensing hearing have, so far, been rejected by organiser of the Isle of Wight Festival, John Giddings.
The MD of GKN is clearly highly-angered by the disruption the Festival caused this year, labelling the Festival an "on-going public nuisance". What do you think?
Isle of Wight festival goers dressed in their best gold finery to celebrate the festival’s golden jubilee will compete for the best dressed and title of ‘Golden God/Goddess’.
If you're planning to visit the Isle of Wight Festival over the weekend, leave the car at home and travel by bus. Southern Vectis will be running special services from the Festival site to all major towns.