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Find the latest news and media releases from Wightlink.

May 2025

Supporting Wightlink customers who need a little extra help on board

Tuesday 6, May 2025

People travelling to and from the Isle of Wight with Wightlink who would like some more support can now use extra facilities on board one of the larger ferries on the Portsmouth – Fishbourne route.

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Apr 2025

Young carers from the New Forest enjoy a day out on the Isle of Wight

Wednesday 16, April 2025

Thirteen young people who take on caring responsibilities for family members set sail with Wightlink across the Solent from Lymington for a day trip to the Isle of Wight.

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Train and ferry passengers discover the world outside their windows

Thursday 10, April 2025

Travellers taking the train through the New Forest and onwards to the Isle of Wight can now discover more about the countryside and coastline.

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Wight Eagles fly high to Fratton Park

Tuesday 1, April 2025

Keen youngsters from Wight Eagles FC crossed the Solent with Wightlink for a thrilling afternoon of football.

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Mar 2025

More night sailings this summer with Wightlink

Monday 17, March 2025

Wightlink is adding extra weekend sailings to its summer timetable to provide more choice for Isle of Wight residents returning home from the mainland via Portsmouth.

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Wightlink remembers a cherished member of staff

Monday 17, March 2025

Colleagues of a long-serving and respected member of Wightlink’s team in Portsmouth, who died in January, have got together to plant a rose in his memory at the car ferry terminal in Gunwharf Road.

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Unwanted safety shoes and helmets can make a real difference in West Africa

Monday 17, March 2025

Wightlink’s Captain Steve Baker combines sailing the Solent with volunteering on a project in Sierra Leone that supports local people to bring vital water supplies to their villages by digging wells.

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Isle of Wight pupils set sail to compete against Hampshire’s top young athletes

Thursday 13, March 2025

For the third year running, Binstead Primary School athletes will be flying the flag for the Isle of Wight at the Hampshire Indoor Athletics finals.

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Safer Waves benefits from Wightlink’s 2025 charity calendar

Monday 3, March 2025

Sales of Wightlink’s charity calendar have raised £460 for a maritime charity

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Feb 2025

Talented Athlete Scheme allows Isle of Wight sporting stars to shine

Wednesday 26, February 2025

Almost 80 Island sporting stars have been selected for the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete Scheme for 2025, sponsored by Wightlink.

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Injured seagull rescued by Wightlink steward

Tuesday 25, February 2025

Kind-hearted Wightlink café steward Reece Peacham was quick to act when he discovered an injured seabird at the FastCat terminal in Portsmouth

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Ryde Sea Cadets sail the Solent on the UK’s first hybrid energy ferry

Thursday 13, February 2025

Ryde Sea Cadets set sail on a larger boat than usual when they embarked with Wightlink to cross the Solent on its flagship Victoria of Wight

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Isle of Wight teenage cyclist sets his sights on the Olympics

Monday 3, February 2025

Keen Isle of Wight cyclist Harrison Hendy has joined the GB Cycling Team’s National Talent Pathway for road and track endurance racing, that could lead to Olympic glory.

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Jan 2025

Wightlink invests in its Portsmouth car ferry port

Tuesday 21, January 2025

Wightlink has embarked on a major programme of investment in maintenance at its car ferry port in Gunwharf Road to improve its services for customers.

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Beat Blue Monday with a little Isle of Wight magic

Thursday 16, January 2025

An Isle of Wight wellness expert has shared some top tips to help people combat Blue Monday

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Dec 2024

From false teeth to cuddly toys: what do forgetful passengers leave behind on Wightlink’s ferries?

Tuesday 31, December 2024

With more than four million people crossing the Solent every year with Wightlink, it’s not surprising that some of them leave things behind on ships and at ports

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An Isle of Wight actor is acclaimed for highlighting issues around autism

Friday 27, December 2024

Isle of Wight actor Anna Constable is looking back at 2024 as a year when she was acclaimed for her role in a ground-breaking play exploring masking, autism and mental health issues.

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Wightlink’s festive contest encourages friendly competition among Yarmouth traders

Friday 20, December 2024

Yarmouth has been alive with twinkling lights in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to a seasonal contest organised by Yarmouth Traders Retail Collective, led by Adrian Evans.

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