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Newly released figures show that the Isle of Wight has suffered another year-on-year drop in visitor numbers in the first

30 July 2025

Passengers onboard a Red Funnel passenger ferry were left floating for hours after an “engine failure” in a crossing from

23 July 2025

Fresh issues with Red Eagle’s aft main engine have led to the cancellation of a number of Red Funnel sailings

23 July 2025

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has acknowledged the glaring problem with the Isle of Wight’s ferry travel and has issued a

23 July 2025

Red Funnel has cancelled a number of its hi-speed Red Jet sailings to and from the Isle of Wight this

18 July 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has acknowledged the need to tackle the Isle of Wight’s ferry challenges during an exchange with

18 July 2025

An equipment failure on board Red Jet 6 has led to the cancellation of 5 commuter crossings this morning (Friday).

4 July 2025

A new discounted Islander ferry ticket valid for late-night and early-morning crossings has launched this week, thanks to work between

2 July 2025

Cross-Solent operator Red Funnel has cancelled a large number of vehicle ferry sailings for tonight (Thursday) and throughout Friday –

27 June 2025

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