Isle of Wight council leader’s reflections on past year: Many facts inc 80% of IWC budget spent on social care and more challenges to come
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
22, October 2021·1 min readRed Jet 6 back in operation, but some cancellations still in placeThings are looking a bit brighter for Red Funnel as Red Jet 6 is back in operation. Details of cancellations within
22, October 2021·2 min readDeep fat fryer caused fire on board now returned Red Osprey: Red Jet still subject to cancellations (updated)Although Red Osprey is back in service after yesterday's fire, there are still cancellations to the Red Jet service. Details within
21, October 2021·1 min readFire on Isle of Wight ferry leads to cancellationsThere were no passengers injured during the small galley fire
21, October 2021·1 min readPinhole fracture discovered on Red Jet 6: More disruption for Red Jet passengersRed Funnel have had a tough time over the last week, first with Red Jet 7, and now Red Jet 6 removed from service
19, October 2021·2 min readRed Jet service experiences more disruption due to fuel pressure alert (update 2)Engineers are working hard to get Red Jet 7 back in service as quickly as possible, but there is a possibility that more crossings may need to be cancelled say Red Funnel
15, October 2021·1 min readRed Jet disruption continues into the weekendWatch out for further disruption on the Red Jet over the coming days
13, October 2021·1 min readRed Jet disruption could last days after issues with one of the jetsRed Jet customers are encouraged to use the car vehicle ferry whilst the timetable is disrupted
10, September 2021·2 min readRed Funnel celebrates 160th birthday – the longest serving cross-Solent ferry operatorMarking 160 years of travel between the Isle of Wight and mainland – Red Funnel is the Island’s original and longest standing ferry operator
10, September 2021·2 min readClaim by minister surrounding obligations of ferry companies labelled ‘absolute nonsense’ by IW Cabinet memberCllr Jordan says the claims made by Robert Courts MP, that service provision to the Island is a matter for the local council, were absolute nonsense
6, September 2021·2 min readWatch: Red Funnel terminal kiosk demolished by heavy goods vehicle, with staff inside (updated)The ticket kiosk was demolished with three people inside as the HGV turned into the lane after being checked in
31, August 2021·1 min readRed Funnel’s Winter timetable reveals reduction in vehicle ferry crossingsAlthough there are two new late-night departures on the RedJet, the vehicle ferry has a reduced timetable from November. Details within
16, August 2021·1 min readExtra late night crossings and change to commuter timetableAs well as additional commuter services, extra late-night crossings have been added. Full details within