Northwood House played host to a night of celebration yesterday as the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards returned for their sixth year.

The company says it supports efforts by the Island’s MPs to establish a statutory framework to oversee lifeline ferry services in the public interest.

Red Funnel is offering free foot passenger ferry travel for all past and present members of the UK Armed Forces.

The initiative forms part of Red Funnel’s Changing Tides strategy, highlighting the company’s commitment to supporting the local community.

Running from Tuesday 4 November to Thursday 26 March, the timetable will see Red Funnel revert to a two-boat service across the Solent.

Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel has raised more than £30,000 so far this year for its 2025 Charity of the Year, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

Those selected will receive travel support for a year, helping individuals or teams showcase their skills regionally and nationally.

Island ferry operator Red Funnel has been sold to investment company Njord Partners, marking what bosses are calling an “exciting new chapter” for the 164-year-old service.

Vectis Ferries Limited says its 10-week bid to buy Red Funnel has been sidelined in favour of a higher offer from another bidder, believed to be a private equity group.

Travel chaos has gripped East Cowes after a lorry crash on the vehicle deck of a Red Funnel ferry forced the company to cancel sailings until further notice.

Islanders travelling with Red Funnel can now benefit from an extended free bus connection into Southampton, thanks to a new partnership with Bluestar.

Ferry firm Red Funnel has launched a new book exchange initiative, just in time for National Read a Book Day and ahead of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival.