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Find the latest news and media releases from Wightlink.

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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Rostering and Operational Efficiency Project

Friday, 19 September 2025

Wightlink has launched a staff consultation for their Rostering and Operational Efficiency Project

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Aug 2025

Wightlink onboard prostate group’s campaign

Monday, 11 August 2025

Wightlink is working in partnership with Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group

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Jul 2025

Wightlink celebrates community champions at annual partnership event

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Wightlink welcomed around 200 guests to its annual Wightlink in the Community celebration

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Jun 2025

Kids Go Free extended – four bonus weekends to have adventures for less!

Friday, 13 June 2025

Families looking to beat the summer holiday rush can take advantage of Wightlink’s extended Kids Go Free offer this June

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Wightlink announces free travel for 16 and 17-year-olds as part of young person’s travel initiative

Friday, 13 June 2025

Two free foot passenger crossings will be offered for every young Island person in training or sixth-form education

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May 2025

Investigating the lifecycle of seahorses and cuttlefish in the Solent

Friday, 30 May 2025

Scientific research by University of Portsmouth postgraduates suggests that the quality of seawater at two of Wightlink’s busy south coast ferry ports is good enough for iconic marine creatures to thrive and reproduce.

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Historic yacht race revived in Yarmouth

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Keen sailors from Wightlink and the Royal Solent Yacht Club have got together to revive a traditional regatta, off Yarmouth.

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The Women’s Institute sets sail with Wightlink

Monday, 26 May 2025

Members of Old Portsmouth Women’s Institute (WI) enjoyed spectacular views of the Solent from Wightlink’s hybrid flagship Victoria of Wight on a round-trip to Fishbourne.

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Isle of Wight schools pipe Captain Tom aboard

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

What is the biggest ship you have worked on? Where do you eat on the ship? How do you start the engines?

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Young Wightlink Bosun wins Future Talent award

Friday, 9 May 2025

Twenty-one year old Lauren Lucas has won the Future Talent Award at the Dynamic Awards for women in business at the Grand Hotel in Brighton.

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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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