4, February 2026·4 min readRichard Quigley welcomes £10 million travel support fund for young cancer patientsThe National Cancer Plan includes essential travel support to help Isle of Wight families
4, February 2026·2 min readIsle of Wight businesses unite to oppose Government’s emissions scheme for maritime operationsOver 35 Isle of Wight businesses express concerns about the emissions trading scheme's impact
3, February 2026·3 min readIsle of Wight will face higher ferry fares as emissions levy comes into effect in July, says MPJoe Robertson MP argues against the new ferry levy, highlighting the unfair treatment of Isle of Wight
25, January 2026·6 min readRed Funnel champions Isle of Wight talent through Proud to Support initiative in 2026Red Funnel’s Proud to Support initiative celebrates 42 talented Islanders for 2026
20, January 2026·2 min readNiton equestrian Alice Critchison crowned Endurance GB Junior Champion for 2025Alice Critchison, a talented equestrian, wins the Endurance GB Junior Championship this year
18, January 2026·2 min readIsland Transport and Infrastructure Forum addresses travel disruption and changing weather patternsTravel disruption and infrastructure challenges were central topics at the recent Forum meeting
14, January 2026·3 min readRed Funnel names Friends of the Animals as their Charity of the Year for 2026Friends of the Animals aims to enhance community support for local animal welfare
26, December 2025·5 min readRed Funnel’s Proud to Support initiative provides over £70,000 in sponsorship aidRed Funnel celebrates significant achievements of Isle of Wight talents through sponsorship programme
11, December 2025·3 min readWightlink criticises unfair UK emissions policy that could increase their costs by £1m a yearOperators will be incentivised to run smaller ferries - which Wightlink say produce higher emissions overall, but are exempt from the new scheme
1, December 2025·2 min readGovernment approves Red Funnel’s sale to Njord Partners, enabling significant debt reductionLong-term investment paves the way for Red Funnel’s future growth, say new owners Njord Partners
26, November 2025·2 min readRed Funnel receives planning approval for East Cowes port redevelopment projectNew development plans aim to enhance East Cowes port and community connections, says Red Funnel
25, November 2025·3 min readConservative MPs back amendment for ferry pricing powers on the Isle of WightJoe Robertson’s proposed amendment to the English Devolution Bill would hand powers for pricing and timetabling to the incoming Mayor