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Higher prices and a change of ownership around the corner at Red Funnel?
The Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has revealed there may be some change of ownership at under fire ferry firm Red Funnel, and prices could be increased. Eight of the company’s directors resigned on February 28, which the cross-Solent operator described
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Yachtsmen fight back, Port push forward and Vics suffer last-minute sorrow
None of our Isle of Wight Wessex League sides suffered defeat this weekend, but only one of them was able to secure three points. Cowes Sports 2-2 Andover New Street At Westwood Park, Premier Division side Cowes Sports welcomed Andover New
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Popular Island attraction reveals new addition for visitors in 2024
Popular Isle of Wight theme park Blackgang Chine has unveiled its latest attraction set to open later this year. A wobbly water pillow called Blackgang Beach is the latest addition at the park, allowing visitors will be able to hop, skip, jump
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Island shoplifter breaches suspended sentence with meat and wine Co-op thefts
A shoplifter will return to court next month, after breaching his suspended sentence by stealing meat and wine from Co-op. At Isle of Wight Magistrates Court, on Tuesday March 12, Jamie Matlock, of Hope Mead, Newchurch, pleaded guilty to two counts
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When are car boot sales taking place on the Isle of Wight this year?
Car boot sales are being planned for dates throughout 2024 on the Isle of Wight. The popularity of car boot sales has certainly not waned in recent years and with the recent cost of living crisis, the opportunity to sell unwanted goods or snap
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Travel and tourism students gain insight on ferry study day
Fifteen Isle of Wight College students boarded Wightlink's ferry, St Clare, gaining a unique insight into its operations. The students, all on a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, were welcomed by Captain Dave Booker for a study day
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Red Funnel CEO update as ferry firm apologises for travel chaos
The CEO of Red Funnel has apologised after travel chaos left scores stranded in Southampton. She gave the update on Sunday afternoon after hundreds experienced major delays following cancellations to Red Funnel’s service on Saturday (March 16).
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Cockney Rebel frontman and Festival legend Steve Harley dies age 73
Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley has died “peacefully at home” at the age of 73, his family has announced. The rock band were best known for their hit Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me), which went to number one in the UK charts in 1975.
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“Run a bloody service or get someone else to do so” Bob Seely tells Red Funnel CEO
An Isle of Wight ferry CEO has been scorned by the Island’s MP amid fury over hundreds being left stranded in Southampton for hours yesterday (Saturday, March 16). Bob Seely added to the criticism of Red Funnel's service after all but one of its
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How can I claim compensation from Red Funnel and Wightlink ferries?
There are not many things worse than finally reaching the Isle of Wight ferry terminal to discover your sailing has been delayed or cancelled. Red Funnel and Wightlink have compensation and refund policies to help and support you. Here’s what
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After Saturday's chaos here's which Red Funnel services are running today
The day after chaos ensued for Isle of Wight ferry Red Funnel passengers, here's what services are running today (Sunday, March 17). Read more: Isle of Wight ferry LATEST as Red Funnel confirms cancellations Yesterday (Saturday, March 16),
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Island's Armed Forces Day set to be 'jaw dropping' this summer say organisers
THIS summer's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day will be "jaw dropping" its organisers have predicted. Last year, Armed Forces Day attracted more than 3,500 visitors. Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day (AFD) returns to Ryde's Eastern Gardens on Sunday
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Island roads are different! But how did they begin?
Island Roads are different, and the council have put such signs up at the ferry ports warning visitors what to expect! Why are our roads different? It is probably the fact that our Island population did not expand until recent times, and also
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Expect diversions during work on Medina Way TODAY
NEWPORT'S Medina Way dual carriageway will be closed sometime today (Sunday), to allow for work on the key Isle of Wight road. Contractor, Island Roads, will be undertaking verge maintenance and grass cutting works, over one shift sometime tomorrow
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Sunday football action on the Isle of Wight
In the Hampshire County Women's Football League today (Sunday)... Shanklin Ladies FC host United Services Portsmouth Women, in Division One. Kick-off off is at 2pm at the County Ground, Shanklin. In a Division Three home clash, Wight Eagles
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Matt and Cat recommend you visit Bluebells cafe after enjoying "hearty lunch"
IT WAS a pleasure to revisit Bluebells at Briddlesford Lodge Farm. This unapologetic working dairy farm has one of the longest-established farm shops and cafes on the Island. Bluebells Breakfast is served all day — and when we enquired whether
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Here's how to enter Brighstone and District Horticultural Society Spring Show
Everything in the Isle of Wight's garden is lovely, and the Brighstone and District Horticultural Society Spring Show will set out to prove just that, when it returns on Saturday, March 23. The event will take place at Wilberforce Hall and Scout
