Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
10, September 2021·2 min readRed Funnel celebrates 160th birthday – the longest serving cross-Solent ferry operatorMarking 160 years of travel between the Isle of Wight and mainland – Red Funnel is the Island’s original and longest standing ferry operator
10, September 2021·2 min readClaim by minister surrounding obligations of ferry companies labelled ‘absolute nonsense’ by IW Cabinet memberCllr Jordan says the claims made by Robert Courts MP, that service provision to the Island is a matter for the local council, were absolute nonsense
7, September 2021·2 min readWhy will Wightlink not say how much money they’ve taken in Pier Tolls?For the last few years News OnTheWight has asked Wightlink how much they’ve taken in Pier tolls: Here are their various answers
6, September 2021·2 min readWatch: Red Funnel terminal kiosk demolished by heavy goods vehicle, with staff inside (updated)The ticket kiosk was demolished with three people inside as the HGV turned into the lane after being checked in
31, August 2021·1 min readRed Funnel’s Winter timetable reveals reduction in vehicle ferry crossingsAlthough there are two new late-night departures on the RedJet, the vehicle ferry has a reduced timetable from November. Details within
26, August 2021·1 min readWightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight celebrates third anniversary in serviceWightlink say they are examining its options for the next generation of vessels, with the ultimate aim of building an all-electric ferry
17, August 2021·2 min readRyde Interchange: Historic England calls for changes to proposalsHistoric England have shared their views on the Ryde Interchange project and made some suggestions of how they believe it can be improved
16, August 2021·1 min readExtra late night crossings and change to commuter timetableAs well as additional commuter services, extra late-night crossings have been added. Full details within
12, August 2021·1 min readMCA issue notice of new international safety rules for high speed craftThe regulations focus on three main changes to international safety rules. Details within
9, August 2021·1 min readRed Jets return to pre-Cowes Week timetable, with two extra crossingsOver the last few weeks Red Funnel say they've noticed a greater demand for Friday and Saturday departures so have added some extra crossings
5, August 2021·1 min readWightlink extends sponsorship for Isle of Wight talented athletesWightlink provide support for 50+ charities, arts and sporting groups and 80 talented and gifted Islanders
30, July 2021·1 min readCoxswain swaps sea for sky in aid of the Mental Health FoundationThe Wightlink Coxswain says he's petrified of the skydive, but that the cause is one that's close to his heart