5, November 2025·3 min readProposed ferry services bill receives cross-Party support to address transportation issuesJoe Robertson introduces a bill to regulate ferry services for improved connectivity
29, October 2025·2 min readRead Government response on funding for Isle of Wight fixed-link viability study (updated)Isle of Wight West Labour MP, Richard Quigley, questions government on fixed link study funding
14, October 2025·1 min readWightlink and RMT reach agreement, ending recent dispute over restructuring proposalsThe recent Wightlink and RMT agreement aims to improve operations and workforce safety
1, October 2025·4 min readWhat’s been happening on the Isle of Wight and what’s coming upRead the recent Isle of Wight news highlights and details of upcoming events
26, September 2025·2 min readVectis Ferries warns of rival service after bid for Red Funnel rejectedDespite weeks of negotiations, Vectis Ferries said it has been told that short-term incremental value is the priority for Red Funnel
25, September 2025·2 min readQuay 2 Quay: New foot passenger ferry link between Yarmouth and LymingtonNew ferry service between Yarmouth and Lymington set to launch on 2nd October 2025
25, September 2025·1 min readSuspended Red Funnel vehicle ferry service resumes after incident on Red Eagle (updated)Red Funnel had to fully suspend their vehicle ferry service after two-vehicle incident on Red Eagle
22, September 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Council leaders express concern over Wightlink’s proposed job cutsIsle of Wight Council leaders voice concerns over potential job cuts at Wightlink
19, September 2025·1 min readRed Funnel supports Southampton Daisy Bus with free ferry travel and parking for volunteer driversVolunteer drivers needed for the Daisy Ring Bus service connecting Island patients with Southampton General Hospital
17, September 2025·3 min readRed Funnel introduces new fare guarantee for Isle of Wight residents attending Mainland NHS appointmentsFlexible Returns Policy enables hassle-free travel for Islanders attending NHS appointments on the Mainland
17, September 2025·1 min readRMT Union threatens strike action as Wightlink considers redundanciesRMT considers industrial action against Wightlink's plans for potential redundancies
16, September 2025·2 min readPotential job losses at Wightlink linked to rising costs and ‘operational efficiency’ plans (updated)The proposal may affect up to 50 roles, but there are over 30 new vacancies in the proposed structure