Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Concert captivates audience with Elgar, Wagnar and Rachmaninoff
Isle of Wight residents can now borrow thermal cameras via the library to identify areas of heat loss
LibDem councillor claims potential closure of ten primary schools and demands robust criteria prior to final decision
27, April 2023·1 min readTrain services back on track: SWR overcomes diesel fuel woesFor Islanders that use South Western Railway's West of England service, there's good news
21, April 2023·1 min readWight Wanderer: Jack and Eleanor’s railway adventure across the Isle of Wight’s lost tracksJoin Jack and Eleanor's Wight Wanderer series, exploring Isle of Wight's disused railways and stations
21, April 2023·1 min readSouth Western Railway announces temporary timetable changes: Basingstoke, Salisbury, and Exeter St David’s affectedSWR implements temporary timetable due to fuel-related performance issues, affecting services across West of England Line
20, April 2023·1 min readWightlink’s timetable tweaks promise smoother transfers between ferry and rail servicesWightlink refines ferry timetables, enhancing connectivity with rail services for Portsmouth-Ryde and Lymington-Yarmouth passengers
13, April 2023·1 min readMajor signal failure at London Waterloo: SWR urges ‘Do Not Travel’ amid chaosSWR advises against travelling to/from London Waterloo today due to major signalling issues, causing chaos
12, April 2023·2 min readSWR’s timetable tweaks affect train connection of first ferry from Ryde (updated)If you travel by rail on the mainland, take note of these tweaks to the South Western Railway timetable
3, April 2023·3 min readEaster travel advisory: SWR warns of engineering work and altered services on Mainland London routesIf you are travelling on the Mainland by rail over the Easter weekend, make sure you check out these closures
30, March 2023·1 min readCelebrating women’s progress: Suit Yourself initiative marks five years of helping women re-enter workforce with confidenceSuit Yourself Initiative empowers local women, fostering employability skills and confidence for workforce re-entry, celebrating five successful years
24, March 2023·4 min readSouthern Vectis and Island Line share news and developments at Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users’ Group meetingRead the updates, plans and challenges faced by transport operators, as shared at the Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users' Group meeting
18, March 2023·1 min readPlatform and track improvements at Ryde Esplanade station postponedSouth Western Railway and Network Rail have postponed platform and track improvements at Ryde Esplanade station
14, March 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Steam Railway’s success at HRA Awards 2023: A result of teamwork and preservationThe Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been named Railway of the Year 2023 at the HRA Awards, celebrating excellence across various categories
10, March 2023·3 min readSouth Western Railway announces RMT strike action next week: Expect disruption on some lines40 per cent of the overall workforce will be eligible to strike, including guards, dispatchers and depot shunters, so passengers should expect disruption