Local Government Reorganisation: Councillor Brodie suggests considering merger with neighbouring councils
£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
23, December 2024·4 min readPaddy McHugh named Red Funnel’s first ‘Tourism Hero’ for 2024Red Funnel's first Tourism Hero award presented to Isle community's Paddy McHugh
27, August 2019·2 min readSouthampton’s Royal Pier deal scrappedSouthampton's Royal Pier development – which was due to sit on the current site of the Red Funnel ferry terminal - has been scrapped. Details within.
20, March 2023·1 min readUnexpectedly complicated engine repairs result in ferry timetable changesRed Funnel has announced changes to its timetable, due to prolonged engine repairs, affecting some customers
31, May 2017·1 min readInquiry date set for Red Funnel planning appealThe date for Planning Inspectorate Inquiry has been announced. It's expected to last four days and takes place in Newport.
28, February 2022·1 min readLetter: No wonder holiday makers just drive straight up the hill and awayThis reader questions the impression given by the Red Funnel site to holidaymakers when the arrive in East Cowes
23, August 2020·1 min readAppeal to Isle of Wight ferry passengers following fatal incidentFollowing a fatal incident yesterday, which resulted in a 15-year-old girl losing her life, Police are asking for the public's assistance
25, May 2022·1 min readRed Funnel’s tree planting scheme on the Isle of Wight continuesThirteen more trees have now been planted by Red Funnel in collaboration with the community, this time in Northwood
31, March 2021·4 min readIsland visitor charter relaunched ahead of Easter weekendThere should be no long-distance travelling or overnight stays, which includes single households staying in a second home, say Isle of Wight council
14, December 2021·2 min readNominate your favourite Isle of Wight charity for Red Funnel’s charity of 2022The shortlist will be announced in January and put to a public vote, but you need to nominate your favourite Isle of Wight charity first
8, April 2011·1 min readMyIsleOfWight: An Innovative Approach To Island TourismWe love this new tourism website about the Isle of Wight
18, March 2011·1 min readTourism Bookings Are Up Say Red FunnelFerry company say bookings are up and travel out of season on the increase
14, November 2017·1 min readIsle of Wight build of Red Jet 7 ahead of scheduleSea trials and crew training are expected to commence in June 2018 ahead of Red Jet 7's official naming ceremony in Cowes in July next year.