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24 May 20261 min read

Politicians welcome hovercraft trial linking Lee-on-the-Solent with the Isle of Wight this summer

26 April 20261 min read

Hovertravel welcomed Dementia UK leaders to the Island to celebrate local fundraising

8 April 20262 min read

A six-year community effort brings an SR-N4 hovercraft propeller closer to its permanent home

7 April 20261 min read

Isle of Wight Council wants to install a refurbished SR-N4 hovercraft propeller in East Cowes

2 January 20261 min read

Portsmouth Daisy Bus service transitions to new management, providing reliable support for patients

9 September 20251 min read

The rapid emergency stretcher transfers between the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth have averaged more than two lifesaving missions per week

23 August 20252 min read

"Scouts are very good at making fires, but occasionally they need to be good at putting them out too"

19 August 20252 min read

Daisy Bus service for cancer patients continues after raising over £7,700 in support

13 June 20251 min read

Hovertravel has redesigned its freight pricing to prioritise weight over size

2 May 20251 min read

New leaders Cindy Peche and Captain Steve Attrill commit to Hovertravel’s long-term success

14 April 20251 min read

Hovertravel and Stagecoach enhance bus service connectivity for hospital visits and beyond

21 February 20252 min read

Hovertravel invites customers to share memories as it celebrates 60 years of service

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