After cross-training as a journalist 10+ years ago, Simon has been living and breathing news ever since. He would love to see more of the beautiful Island he lives on, but spends far too much time relaying the news of the Isle of Wight to the Islanders.
Wightlink today confirms News OnTheWight’s 2nd June report that Yar-Lym car ferry is dropping from a two-boat to a one-boat service for much of the day. Details of the two boat morning service within
After the 1st June 2020, when some schools reopened and things were looking better, Islanders bought Multilink tickets. The country locked down again in November, and then again in January 2021, so News OnTheWight asked Wightlink if they’d extended Multilink tickets. Here’s what they said
There’s some good news for East Cowes, lightening the load later today. It’ll be welcomed by anyone using the Red Funnel ferry or living in East Cowes which has been snarled in a gridlock
Holiday-makers are having their booked ferries shifted around by Wightlink (eg 8am to midnight) - extra challenging for young families. Isle of Wight B&B owners are left picking up the pieces
There are bold intentions to shake up the bus service nationally - including reducing prices and upping frequency. There’s also talk of on-demand alternatives to take you to your door. Here’s an outline of what’s up for discussion
While we’re waiting for this evening's vote - here’s what three key figures told News OnTheWight when we asked them who they would vote for to run the Isle of Wight council
Official word is ‘later this summer’ for twice-delayed Island Line reopening – but we’ve been sent a screen grab of National Rail Website that stretches that considerably – but matches what we’d been told months back