Discussions are already underway and if elected in the May elections, the Island Independents say they'll use agreed £200m borrowing and will "seek to participate with partners to acquire this vital route to the Island, for the Island".
Red Funnel has signed a contract with Wight Shipyard Ltd to carry out the work at The Columbine in East Cowes, marking the first time the vessel has been refitted on the Island since it was built by FBM Marine.
Of course we all remember when Australian Investment Bank Macquarie sold Wightlink two years back - but did you hear that their owners have changed hands again? It's taken some digging, but here's what OnTheWight has found out.