Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
2, July 2024·2 min readRed Funnel to add zero-emission e-foil electric ferry for eco-friendly Isle of Wight travel by 2025Eco-friendly e-foiling ferry set to revolutionise Red Funnel's Southampton-Cowes service by 2025
26, June 2024·3 min readEast Cowes set for transformation with Red Funnel’s latest development plansPublic invited to consult on Red Funnel's East Cowes redevelopment application
19, June 2024·3 min readAccessibility at sea: Red Funnel commits to personalised customer support and facilitiesRed Funnel champions inclusivity with upgrades and training for comfortable, accessible journeys
11, June 2024·1 min readSunak’s pledge for Solent ferry review welcomed by Conservative prospective parliamentary candidateBob Seely claims that he's gained a manifesto commitment from Prime Minister for Solent ferry review
5, June 2024·1 min readKeir Starmer pledges to review Isle of Wight ferry service operationsKeir Starmer commits to tackling the Isle of Wight ferry service challenges
3, June 2024·2 min readLetter: Red Funnel drama sparks debate over investment in public transport and regulationRed Funnel mishap ignites passenger concerns and calls for stricter oversight
21, May 2024·1 min readRed Funnel reinstates full sailing schedule following Red Eagle repairsRed Funnel's Red Eagle returns to service with regular sailings from today (Tuesday)
20, May 2024·1 min readFluid.taxi plans to challenge Solent ferry duopoly with expanded servicesFluid.Taxi, which already runs to The Hut, is planning to start a foot passenger service between Yarmouth and Lymington
9, May 2024·1 min readAfter 21 years, Red Funnel bids farewell to Red Jet 4 as it departs for Nam Hae ExpressLong-serving Red Jet 4 ferry moves to South Korea's Nam Hae Express for new adventures
29, April 2024·1 min readFerry service decline and disruptions addressed in MP’s letter to WightlinkMP Bob Seely confronts Wightlink on less frequent, disrupted ferry services
8, April 2024·2 min readRed Funnel Isle of Wight Awards shine a spotlight on newcomers and classicsAcknowledging excellence in Isle of Wight tourism with Red Funnel Awards - public voting now open
4, April 2024·2 min readMP questions Red Funnel’s ability to maintain stable timetable with fewer vesselsRed Funnel's service decline prompts Bob Seely to demand action from Lord Davies, the minister for Maritime, International and Security