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Ferry Cancellations Expected On Portsmouth – Fishbourne Route Due To Strong Winds
Passengers travelling between the Isle of Wight and the mainland are being warned of cancellations on the Portsmouth–Fishbourne route tomorrow.

Dominic Kureen
2 days ago


Wightlink Continues Support For Isle Of Wight Talented Athlete Scheme
A total of 82 athletes across 23 different sports will benefit from the scheme during 2026.

Dominic Kureen
4 days ago


Wightlink Crew Praised After Rescuing Two People From Solent
The crew of a Wightlink ferry have been commended by the RNLI after pulling two people from the water in the Solent.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 3


Wheelchair Basketball Taster Session Coming To Freshwater Next Month
Islanders are being invited to try wheelchair basketball at a free taster session in Freshwater next month.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 20


Wightlink Timetable Back On Track Following Overnight Shuttle Service
The operator says it will run a reduced overnight shuttle service every three hours between Portsmouth International Port and Fishbourne.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 17


Sailings Cancelled On Gunwharf–Fishbourne Route After Berthing Incident
Sailings between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight have been cancelled this afternoon following a berthing incident.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 17


Isle Of Wight Athlete Helps GB Women’s Flag Football Team Reach Tournament Semi-Finals
Lottie Ladler, who is part of Wightlink's Talented Athlete scheme, travelled to the United States with the squad for an intensive programme of training and competition.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 11


Isle Of Wight Schools Prepare To Take Part In Dance Live! Heats In Portsmouth
Hundreds of Isle of Wight schoolchildren are preparing to take to the stage as this year’s Dance Live! heats get underway in Portsmouth throughout February.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 6


Island Businesses Warn Over Ferry Costs Under Emissions Trading Scheme Plans
Businesses fear that added costs from the ETS would inevitably be passed on to passengers, hitting both local families and the tourism sector.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 3


Wightlink Continues Support For Island Groups After Backing Over 14,000 Trips Last Year
Next year, Wightlink will support 20 sporting teams, 10 arts organisations and five environmental groups.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 29


Cross-Solent Travel Disrupted As Weather Causes Ferry And Hovercraft Cancellations
Cross-Solent services are suspended or facing disruption this morning as heavy rain and gusty winds continue to batter the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 27


Wightlink Evening And Overnight Sailings Limited On Fishbourne-Portsmouth Route
As part of its scheduled programme, the maintenance is expected to affect services for the next few days.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 21


Wightlink To Increase Sailings On Yarmouth–Lymington Route From April 2026
The move will add 868 extra sailings compared with the company’s 2025 timetable.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 14


Island Holiday Let Businesses Boosted By New Atlas Ferries and Wightlink Partnership
Small holiday-let businesses across the Isle of Wight are benefitting from a partnership between Wightlink and Ryde-based travel company Atlas Ferries.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 6


Wightlink Helps Deliver 13 Million Christmas Items To The Island
Wightlink has been getting into the festive spirit this Christmas, partnering with Royal Mail to deliver an incredible 13 million items of post to the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 22, 2025


UPDATED: Wightlink Portsmouth To Fishbourne Service Suspended After Emergency At Gunwharf Terminal
The port has been evacuated and closed to all access, and Gunwharf Road has also been closed while police and emergency services respond.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 17, 2025


Northwood Cricket Club Scores £10,000 Grant to Boost Sustainable Ground-Keeping
Northwood Cricket Club is set to take its commitment to sustainability to the next level, thanks to a £10,000 grant from Wightlink’s Green Innovation Fund.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 15, 2025


FastCat Disruption Continues As Wightlink Cancels Monday Morning Sailings
The cross-Solent operator has now confirmed that a further four sailings on Monday morning will not run.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 15, 2025


Wightlink Warns Government’s New Emissions Scheme Could Increase Pollution And Hit Island Services
The scheme, due to take effect in summer 2026, is expected to cost operators such as Wightlink up to £1 million a year.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 11, 2025


Wightlink Celebrates Silver Win At British Travel Awards 2025
The British Travel Awards are one of the most respected consumer-voted awards in the travel industry, with winners chosen entirely by the public.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 10, 2025
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