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The Isle of Wight is separated from Mainland England by a stretch of water called the Solent.

Wightlink and Red Funnel offering vehicles ferries and high speed catamaran services.

Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight ferries.

18, January 2010·1 min read

Floating Bridge Repairs Delayed

We hear from the Council today that difficulties in removing the original part have led to delays in the repair schedule.

5, January 2011·1 min read

Floating Bridge Temporarily Suspended From Tomorrow

Out for approximately a week for essential maintenance

5, August 2011·1 min read

Floating Bridge: Are Foot Passenger Charges On The Horizon?

Residents are unhappy with the prospect of charges being introduced for foot passengers on the Cowes floating bridge

13, June 2018·1 min read

Floating bridge: Council finally bring back early morning and late night sailings

With the Isle of Wight Festival opening its gates on Thursday 21st June, the council are getting the Floating Bridge to run at the times the old service used to - 5am, then into the wee hours.

7, October 2010·1 min read

Floating Bridge: Should Be Back At 6PM Tonight

IWC hope it will be fixed by 6pm tonight.

22, November 2016·1 min read

Floating Bridge: Understanding the extent of the works taking place

Many people were surprised the floating bridge would be out of action for vehicles for nearly three months, so OnTheWight sought to find out the extent of the work taking place to prepare for the new floating bridge.