Wightlink marks 30 years supporting Island cycling talent
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Wightlink is marking three decades of partnership with the Wightlink Cycle Racing Team, helping generations of Isle of Wight riders compete at regional, national and international level.
Island groups invited to apply for Wightlink sponsorship
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Wightlink is inviting Isle of Wight sports teams, arts organisations, youth groups and environmental projects to apply for support through its 2027 Wightlink in the Community sponsorship scheme
Red Wheel plaque marks pioneering ferry technology at Lymington
Monday, 5 October 2026
A pioneering chapter in British maritime history has been commemorated with the unveiling of a National Transport Trust Red Wheel plaque at Wightlink’s Lymington ferry terminal.
Award recognises Wightlink’s support for school travel
Thursday, 1 October 2026
The relationship between Wightlink and a company bringing thousands of children to the Isle of Wight on school trips has been recognised with an award.
Word Maritime Day highlights the work of Wightlink crews
Thursday, 24 September 2026
From responding to medical incidents and assisting passengers in difficulty to supporting emergencies in the Solent, Wightlink crews regularly deal with situations beyond the routine operation of ferry services.
A busy summer for Wightlink – from Isle of Wight Festival to Harvest Festival
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Summer for Wightlink ends by swapping festival bods for sweetcorn cobs as it transports millions of sweetcorn cobs grown by Barfoots on the Isle of Wight to the mainland for onward distribution to Britain’s supermarkets
Wightlink helps young Island athlete continue national sporting success
Monday, 7 September 2026
Nine-year-old Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight athlete Jake Burton has been given a boost in his bid to compete at national level after Wightlink donated £3,000 to fund a bespoke Frame Runner.
Island talented young sailors crowned world champions
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Two of the Island’s talented young sailing stars, supported by Wightlink, have been crowned RS Feva World Champions capping an extraordinary year of success on the international stage.
Squash thrives on the Isle of Wight with successful first Classic tournament
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
The sport of squash proved it is still thriving on the Isle of Wight at the weekend with the inaugural IW Classic attracting 90 entries ranging from a six-year-old to a competitor in his sixties.
Historic porter’s trolley donated to Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Monday, 3 August 2026
A piece of the Isle of Wight's transport history has been given a new lease of life after Wightlink donated a vintage porter's trolley to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet.
They are known as the ships of the desert, but a team of camels will be boarding a very different vessel on their way to perform at the Royal Isle of Wight County Show next month.
Wightlink champions Island businesses in new campaign to inspire more Isle of Wight breaks
Friday, 3 July 2026
Wightlink is putting Isle of Wight businesses and the Island's visitor economy in the spotlight through a new partnership with award-winning Island production company GlobalShots.
Island charities, athletes and community groups celebrated at Wightlink event
Thursday, 2 July 2026
More than 200 guests joined Wightlink for the 2026 Meet & Greet at Quay Arts in Newport to celebrate the Isle of Wight organisations and athletes supported through its Wightlink in the Community programme.
Seaview duo to represent Team England at Dance World Cup finals
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Two talented young dancers from the Isle of Wight, Anya Murphy and Kenzie Madden from Seaview, will represent England at an international dance competition next week.
A swarm of around 500 bees decided to make themselves at home at the end of the pier on Sunday (21 June), attracting attention from passengers and staff alike.