QUIGLEY SECURES COMMITMENTS ON CROSS-SOLENT TRANSPORT FROM MARITIME MINISTER
Richard Quigley MP has been given further backing from the Government on his work to improve cross-Solent…
INTERVIEW: VECTIS FERRIES WARNS ISLAND RISKS LOSING CHANCE TO REFORM CROSS-SOLENT TRAVEL
New ferries, quicker crossings and cheaper fares – that is what Vectis Ferries say they would provide…
Ferry bill would boost island income, MP says
A bill to regulate ferry firms would boost income from tourists who are deterred by reduced timetables…
ISLAND’S TOURISM SECTOR RAISED ON MAIN STAGE AT CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE
The Isle of Wight’s tourism and hospitality sector took centre stage at the Conservative Party Conference this…
“A BAD DAY FOR THE ISLAND” – MP SAYS GOVERNMENT MUST STEP IN OVER RED FUNNEL PURCHASE
Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has said that the purchase of Red Funnel by another…
ISLE OF WIGHT GREENS RAISE ALARM OVER RED FUNNEL’S NEW OWNERSHIP
The Isle of Wight Green Party is pressing for Government intervention and regulation to protect a vital…
LOCAL BID TO BUY RED FUNNEL BLOCKED AS PRIVATE EQUITY SWOOPS IN
A behind-closed-doors bid to bring Red Funnel back under local ownership has collapsed at the 11th hour,…
BLUNT WORDS FOR WIGHTLINK AS COUNCILLORS SLAM JOB LOSS PROPOSALS
Disquiet has been expressed by political leaders at the Isle of Wight Council over proposed job cuts…
FERRIES MUST BE INCLUDED IN MAYORAL POWERS SAY EAST WIGHT MP AND POLICE COMMISSIONER
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has joined Joe Robertson MP’s calls for a future Mayor to…