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With Covid infection rates nationally climbing to their highest rate to date, News OnTheWight asked the Isle of Wight ferry companies about passengers remaining in vehicles. Here’s what Red Funnel and Wightlink said
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Cross Solent travel will be affected on Wednesday and Thursday as gusts of 65 to 70 mph are expected along exposed coasts.
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Ferries cancelled on the Lymington-Yarmouth route today
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Wightlink has been working closely with hauliers and distribution companies as it prioritises the movement of freight – including much-needed supplies for the NHS - at this difficult time
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Holiday-makers are having their booked ferries shifted around by Wightlink (eg 8am to midnight) - extra challenging for young families. Isle of Wight B&B owners are left picking up the pieces
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Here’s Matt Smith’s letter to the MP where he lays out what he thinks could be the unintended consequence of recent law changes after Brexit that would impact people with disabilities travelling across the Solent
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High Court rules ferries unlawful but they will still run.
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Some cancellations but additional sailings beforehand
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Wightlink have cancelled 12 car ferry sailings - four tomorrow (Friday) and eight on Monday (23rd). Here's the list.
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Red Funnel offers free ferry travel to UK Armed Forces and veterans over Remembrance weekend
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TV presenter and Isle of Wight fan, Nick Baker, crossed the Solent for a cycle tour to visit his favourite spots and find out more about the Island's exciting environmental initiatives
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The industrial action was planned for April, May and June, but the RMT report that negotiations are moving in the right direction for now
