Island Echo, Author at Solent Transport User Group

Former General Secretary of the GMB Union, Sir Paul Kenny, who lives in Bembridge, has been tasked by the Island’s

13 March 2025

Labour members have overwhelmingly backed a motion calling for urgent regulation of cross-Solent ferry services. The motion, proposed at the

5 March 2025

A technical issue on St Faith is causing delays of up to 2 hours on Wightlink’s Portsmouth to Fishbourne route

3 March 2025

Wightlink customers have spoken of delays in excess of 6 hours following the withdrawal of St Clare from service, with

21 February 2025

Wightlink has brought its St Clare car ferry back into service following yesterday’s double engine failure. Engineers have worked around

21 February 2025

Passengers are being advised to cancel their bookings for a full refund, or travel for free as a foot passenger

20 February 2025

A mechanical issue aboard St Clare has resulted in delays of up to 2 hours on Wightlink’s Fishbourne to Portsmouth

20 February 2025

The former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England and former Chairman of the BBC, Sir David Clementi, has said

18 February 2025

A key meeting has taken place to discuss the Islander’s Charter to address the Isle of Wight’s ferry services and

4 February 2025