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The WightLink ferry service really seems to be plagued with problems at the moment.
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Ryde Pier Christmas market: unique local gifts supporting Mountbatten Hospice this December
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This reader shares what he believes is a simple Covid-19 measure that could make travelling on ferries safer
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Red Funnel respond to news of strike dates, saying they expect to continue sailing on those dates, but with a revised timetable
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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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Red Funnel has been awarded an Order of Distinction Award for health and safety performance by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
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The 18:45 sailing from Portsmouth, 18:10 and 19:15 sailings from Ryde will not be running this evening.
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Cllr Wayne Whittle says Wightlink need to bring the Fastcat back into service now, and describes talks with the ferry company bosses as ‘very distressing’
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Check the schedule if you're planning to travel this week
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Although there could be a reasonable explanation, Isle of Wight MP, Robert Seely, says that "Wightlink appears to pay no tax on its earnings" and adds that neither do the holding companies. Wightlink respond.
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Whether you agree or disagree with the proposal, your views are welcome at tonight's meeting, where the town councils will hear from users of the floating bridge as well as local businesses - including Waitrose - who say they will be affected by the introduction of foot passenger fares.
