Island News

Isle of Wight “Mums” Get Free Travel.

On Sunday 30th March, Red Funnel is offering all Mums free foot passenger travel between Cowes and Southampton on its Hi-Speed Red Jet service, when Mum is travelling with a paying “child”. Whether you are a child aged 5 years old or 50 years old and travelling with your Mum,

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NEXT-GENERATION IW ELECTRIC FERRY.

Red Funnel Ferries and Artemis Technologies are delighted to announce the successful completion of the first phase of their partnership, announced in July 2024. Completion of this milestone, marked by the signing of agreements between the companies, now means that the partnership enters the construction and delivery stage of the

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EFFE SEAL FOR IW CULTURAL FESTIVALS.

Creative Island is delighted to announce that the Isle of Wight has officially been awarded the prestigious EFFE Seal for its commitment to cultural festivals. This achievement celebrates the Island’s remarkable contribution to cultural and artistic excellence,elevating its vibrant festival scene to a global stage.The EFFE Seal, a hallmark of

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Supporting Isle of Wight Residents.

Red Funnel has announced that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) will be the company’s Charity of the Year for the duration of 2025.   This announcement follows the results of a vote by the Isle of Wight community, Red Funnel colleagues and customers. Wessex Cancer Support IOW

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New IW map – ideal for camp sites & hikes.

Outdooractive, Europe’s largest outdoor activity and tourism digital platform, has announced the release of its latest UK map update.  This update includes work enabled by cooperation with Isle of Wight Council and Visit Isle of Wight to deliver the best interactive outdoor activities map for the Isle of Wight.  Outdooractive’s

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Zeb from Wildheart Animal Sanctuary up for Award.

Zeb Fisher who has helped to arrange and support Girlguiding IW visits to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown is up for an award. Incredible Zeb has been shortlisted for a national VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award. When Girlguiding IW members were undertaking the Day and Night with Tigers Badges Zeb invited

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