Thousands of festival goers are facing disruption and delays to their journeys home as Red Funnel operates a revised timetable.
The cross-Solent ferry firm announced that due to issues with its freight ferry, the Red Kestrel, sailings on its vehicle ferries will be especially busy and incur delays.
Sailings from East Cowes to Southampton are expected to leave an hour later than the advertised time.
Isle Of Wight Gym Scoops Prestigious National Fitness Industry Award
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Bishop Pledges To Oppose School Closures
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Christmas Music To Serenade Wightlink Customers Over Festive Period
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Thousands Of Glasses Get Second Chance For Christmas Thanks To Charity-Recycling Partnership
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Isle Of Wight Council Recommends Consideration Of School Closures To Address Surplus Places
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Isle Of Wight Festival Wins Prestigious National Accolade
The Isle of Wight Festival has secured a prestigious accolade at the Festival Awards 2024.
Wightlink Encourages Community Organisations To Think Green This Winter
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Island Community Centres Awarded Share Of £30,000
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Witness Appeal Underway After Sheep Killed In Newport
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Hovertravel Services Remain Suspended Due To Unexploded Ordnance
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Local Business Gives Back By Supporting Surf Charity
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Local Energy Company Seeks Rooftops For Community Solar Projects
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Who Will You Nominate For 50th Isle Of Wight Sports Achievement Awards?
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Isle Of Wight Churches Launch Urgent Fundraising Appeal For Debt Help On The Island
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Plans Afoot To Improve Isle Of Wight Cycling And Walking Routes
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Isle Of Wight Gym Scoops Prestigious National Fitness Industry Award
Popular local gym Snap Fitness Isle of Wight has reason to celebrate after being named as a winner at the National Fitness Awards.
Wightlink Releases Storm Darragh Travel Statement
Wightlink has issued a statement regarding weekend travel, in preparation of Storm Darragh.
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During a recent national week of intensification undertaken by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, over £300,000 worth of drugs have been removed from the streets of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Mission Christmas Arrives At Wightlink
Collection boxes for Mission Christmas: Cash for Kids are now available at Wightlink’s ports in Portsmouth, Lymington, Yarmouth and Fishbourne and Ryde Pier, awaiting gifts for children across the South and the Isle of Wight.
