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Michelle and Neil Payne with two of their alpaca herd

West Wight Alpacas to close tourist farm after 15 years amid visitor decline

Much-loved tourist attraction, West Wight Alpacas, is to close at the end of the season after 15 years. The farm,

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5 April 2026
Richard Holden and Joe Robertson

Richard Holden criticises ferry levy during Isle of Wight visit

Shadow Transport Secretary, Richard Holden, visited the Isle of Wight last week at the invitation of Isle of Wight East

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5 April 2026
Red Funnel Red Osprey

Walking firm urges Red Funnel to tackle rising Isle of Wight ferry prices

Red Funnel has been urged to act on rising ferry prices after a UK walking‑tour operator warned that escalating costs

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5 April 2026
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
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