Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
21, May 2023·1 min readPolice identify man making suggestive comments to 14-year-old and throwing pizza at her (updated)Police appeal for help after unsettling bus incident
31, May 2023·3 min readHavenstreet transforms into a storytelling haven: Don’t miss the Somewhen Festival – with free shuttle busLeave the car behind and use the free shuttle bus to immerse yourself in enchanting tales at the Somewhen Storytelling Festival this weekend
10, June 2023·1 min readCouncil to pay out £4.7m to Southern Vectis for concessionary faresAlthough passenger numbers aren’t up to pre-pandemic levels, Isle of Wight council is paying £4.7m to Southern Vectis over the next year for concessionary fares
22, June 2023·1 min readSouthern Vectis offers complimentary travel to military personnel on Armed Forces DayAnyone in military uniform, displaying medals, or possessing a military ID card get free travel all day
23, June 2023·1 min readConnecting the dots: Sandhopper free bus, beaches and dinosaurs on Isle of Wight (updated)The Sandhopper Free Bus to launch a summer Sunday service connecting Sandown's key attractions
28, June 2023·1 min readShort window for school bus ‘Privilege Seat’ applicationsIsle of Wight council opens applications for 2023/24 school bus 'privilege seats'
2, July 2023·1 min readLetter: The stench of sweet vapes: A plea for respectful behaviour on public transportEscalating public transport vaping incidents spark discussions about respect and personal space
14, July 2023·2 min readRyde Esplanade’s revamp nears completion: Locals encouraged to support affected businessesRyde Interchange project reaches key milestone; locals urged to back affected businesses
21, July 2023·1 min readRestoration milestone achieved for rare Daimler CK Bus at Isle of Wight Bus MuseumHistoric Daimler CK bus restoration reaches milestone at Isle of Wight Museum. See it this weekend via shuttle from the seafront
28, July 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight buses and trains: Come and have your questions answeredIsle of Wight public transport managers attend open discussion on future strategies. All welcome
25, August 2023·1 min readSouthern Vectis say rise in ticket prices is due to increase in operational costsFare changes will impact several ticket types on Southern Vectis buses
1, September 2023·1 min readHere’s why London’s iconic red buses are operating on the Isle of WightLondon's red buses are gracing Isle of Wight's roads as Southern Vectis awaits new fleet arrivals