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Find the latest news and media releases from Wightlink.

Feb 2026

Isle of Wight flag football player helps GB team reach Olympic division semi-finals

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

An Isle of Wight athlete supported by Wightlink has helped the GB Women’s Flag Football Team reach the semi-finals of the Olympic division at the world’s largest flag football tournament.

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Wightlink support Isle of Wight Students for Dance Live! 2026

Friday, 6 February 2026

Hundreds of Isle of Wight schoolchildren are gearing up for this year’s Dance Live! heats in Portsmouth, taking place throughout February.

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Island Businesses Unite to Oppose ETS Charges Threatening Local Economy

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

More than 35 businesses across the Isle of Wight raise concerns about the Government’s proposal to include domestic maritime operations in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) from July 2026.

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Jan 2026

Wightlink Continues Backing for Island Groups After Supporting Over 14,000 Trips Last Year

Monday, 26 January 2026

Wightlink has announced the organisations it will support through its Wightlink in the Community programme in 2026, continuing a long-running initiative that has helped Island groups and individuals for almost four decades, since 1987.

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Wightlink announces major expansion on its Yarmouth to Lymington route

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

From April 2026, Wightlink will be running a three-boat service on the route during periods of traditional high demand – meaning an additional 868 sailings compared to its 2025 timetable.

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Isle of Wight horse rider crowned National Junior Endurance Champion

Monday, 12 January 2026

Isle of Wight horse rider crowned National Junior Endurance Champion

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Island company goes from strength to strength following Wightlink partnership

Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Small businesses in the Island holiday lettings trade are benefitting from a link-up between Wightlink and an Isle of Wight travel company.

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Dec 2025

Wightlink joins Yarmouth businesses to celebrate seasonal window displays

Monday, 22 December 2025

Yarmouth has been glowing with festive cheer this December, as local shops and businesses once again transformed their windows with dazzling Christmas displays.

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Wightlink’s free familiarisation trips help Islander’s navigate ferry travel with ease

Monday, 15 December 2025

Isle of Wight groups have been taking part in a new initiative introduced by Wightlink to make ferry travel feel more comfortable and accessible for anxious travellers or those with specific needs.

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Wightlink celebrates Silver win at the British Travel Awards 2025

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Wightlink is celebrating national recognition after being awarded Silver in the Best Ferry Operator for Routes from/to UK Ports category at the British Travel Awards 2025.

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Sandown student named Wightlink’s Most Responsible Angler 2025

Monday, 8 December 2025

Thirteen-year-old Sadie Barker has been named the first female winner of the annual Wightlink Award for Most Responsible Angler.

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Howzat for a sustainable cricket club?

Monday, 1 December 2025

An Island cricket club will be pushing the boundaries of sustainable ground-keeping thanks to a £10,000 grant from Wightlink.

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Oct 2025

Wightlink Proudly Supports Military Personnel with Free Remembrance Travel

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Wightlink is once again honoured to support the Island’s veterans and serving military personnel by offering complimentary foot passenger travel across the Solent during the Remembrance period.

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Islanders’ views shape Wightlink service improvements

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Senior Wightlink mangers welcomed both members of the public and representatives of Solent Transport Users Group (STUG) to the final Meet the Team event of 2025 at Quarr Abbey.

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Wightlink and RMT reach agreement to withdraw industrial action ballot

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Wightlink and the RMT will continue to work together to ensure the best possible outcome for both staff and passengers.

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Canine students Ginny and Maali close in rescue ‘dog-rees’

Monday, 6 October 2025

Meet Maali and Ginny – two canine assets getting set to be deployed when people go missing on the Isle of Wight.

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Island groups celebrate mainland success with Wightlink’s continued support

Friday, 3 October 2025

2025 has been a standout year for dozens of Isle of Wight community groups and many of those achievements were made possible by Wightlink in the Community.

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Sep 2025

Wightlink’s response to the RMT’s decision to ballot for strike action

Friday, 26 September 2025

Here you can read Wightlink's response to the RMT's decision to ballot for strike action

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