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Red Funnel has signed a contract with Wight Shipyard Ltd to carry out the work at The Columbine in East Cowes, marking the first time the vessel has been refitted on the Island since it was built by FBM Marine.
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The proposed sale of ferry company Red Funnel is "Normal" says company boss ... but there is a twist.
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Rumours have been circulating about a 'land grab' by Red Funnel in East Cowes. The ferry company clarify the situation to OnTheWight.
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Discussions are already underway and if elected in the May elections, the Island Independents say they'll use agreed £200m borrowing and will "seek to participate with partners to acquire this vital route to the Island, for the Island".
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The council leader sets out his concerns over the Island Independent announcement that they would invest council money in a slice of Red Funnel should they get back into power in May.
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The date for Planning Inspectorate Inquiry has been announced. It's expected to last four days and takes place in Newport.
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There's still time to enter the Wight in Bloom competition, with eleven categories to choose from. Deadline end of the month.
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The infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Investments has announced it's agreed to sell its 100% equity stake in Red Funnel.
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A year-long study of the the Isle of Wight's transport infrastructure, including the train line, bus service, ferries, the Medina River link and more. OnTheWight has the details of the Task Force recommendations.
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The new Isle of Wight MP states that today's TITF report "provides evidence that the firms’ shareholders have been prioritised over the needs of Islanders."
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An Isle of Wight company is about to benefit from an injection of £7m from Red Funnel which will secure 85 highly skilled jobs.
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The application was originally rejected by the Isle of Wight council, but an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate has led to approval.
