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Brian Johnson

Former leader of MCA to look at ferry issues

The Government has appointed Brian Johnson, former Chief Executive of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), as the independent chairman

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14 January 2026
Fran Collins, Red Funnel Blue Sky

Blue Sky thinking at Red Funnel

There’s been some Blue Sky thinking at Red Funnel – but not the sort their marketing team approve of. The

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9 January 2026
Red Funnel Ferries

Red Funnel accounts filed – but questions remain

Red Funnel Limited has finally filed its annual accounts for 2024, signed on December 5 and lodged at Companies House

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22 December 2025
Jakob Kjellberg. Photo: Ben Phillips Photography

NEW RED FUNNEL OWNERS PROMISE ‘RELIABLE, EFFICIENT SERVICE’ FOR ISLE OF WIGHT

The new owner of Red Funnel says it aims to deliver a reliable, efficient service that Islanders and visitors deserve.

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2 October 2025
Joe Robertson

MP calls for ferry powers for Mayor

Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has called on the Government to ensure any new Mayor for Hampshire and

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12 September 2025
Kier Starmer, Isle of Wight Ferries

Prime Minister to sign off cross-Solent appointment

The Island’s two MPs have been told that the independent chairman of the new Cross-Solent Group will be a direct

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24 June 2025

Secretary of State for Transport questioned over ferries while Maritime Minister is on the Island

While Maritime Minister Mike Kane was in a meeting yesterday morning facing questions from our MPs and others about cross-Solent

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24 April 2025
IOW Ferries and Richard Quigley

Our two ferry companies owe more than half a billion pounds – are Wightlink considering even more loans?

The Isle of Wight’s ferry services are in the spotlight, as IW East MP, Joe Robertson, voices serious concern about

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18 April 2025
Wightlink Yarmouth

HOLMSEY: I miss being able to turn up and travel…

Can I ask you a few simple questions? You won’t need a pen and paper and sorry, there are no

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16 April 2025
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