Due to the severity of the situation, the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance — Helimed 21 — was dispatched.

Hovertravel has announced a boost to its summer timetable, adding more flights to meet rising customer demand.

The petition remains open online for Islanders wishing to show their support.

The Isle of Wight took centre stage on tonight's BBC Apprentice episode!

Over the past year, the hovercraft operator welcomed 416 customers travelling with wheelchairs and handled 225 dedicated HoverCare assistance requests.

Hovertravel passengers have seen services between Ryde and Southsea suspended due to a technical issue this morning.

The later services include the 19:15 departure from Ryde and the 19:30 departure from Southsea.

Hovertravel has announced a major boost to its timetable for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, adding 82 extra flights across the event period.

Supporters can complete the distance in one go, spread their miles out over time, or even take part virtually from wherever they are.

Cross-Solent travel is facing disruption for a second day running, with adverse weather affecting passenger services to and from the Isle of Wight.

Hovertravel has teamed up with celebrity chef Robert Thompson MBE and his RTCafé Grill in Ryde to launch a new combined travel and dining ticket.

Cross-Solent services are suspended or facing disruption this morning as heavy rain and gusty winds continue to batter the Isle of Wight.

The latest certification underlines Hovertravel’s position as a leader in sustainable hovercraft operations.

Hovertravel has announced extra late-night services for the Isle of Wight Festival weekend.

Hovertravel has announced it will work in partnership with the newly formed Daisy Ring Bus Community Interest Company.

Hovertravel has confirmed changes to its timetable over the Christmas and New Year period for 2025/26.

From witches and wizards to ghosts and ghouls, the team has gone all out to bring a little seasonal magic to the world’s only year-round passenger hovercraft service.

Hovertravel is adding a sprinkle of Christmas magic to its popular Behind-the-Scenes Tour this December — complete with mince pies, festive selfies, and holiday surprises.

Hovertravel has been named Ferry Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards 2025, held in London last week.

Turning Hovercraft Rubber into Art and Everyday ItemsSince 2024, Hovertravel has been working with Twyford Recycling to process retired hovercraft skirts.