Jun 2020

Local produce back on shelves as retail resumes

Friday 19, June 2020

Wightlink re-opened the cafes at its Portsmouth and Fishbourne ports this week. The outlets on either side of the flagship route have been modified in the light of current restrictions and guidance on COVID-19.

Training schedule ramps up for young skater

Thursday 11, June 2020

A talented young Isle of Wight skateboarder has been enjoying some extra practice during lockdown thanks to a homemade half-pipe at her family home.

Apr 2020

Training goes swimmingly for Ryde Talented Athlete

Wednesday 29, April 2020

National-level swimmer Joe Carter (15 years old) is keeping up with training from the safety of his home in Ryde.

A message from Wightlink’s Chief Executive

Tuesday 28, April 2020

Wightlink's Chief Executive, Keith Greenfield, has issued a message to key workers, customers and local residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Wightlink thanks freight and delivery companies

Thursday 23, April 2020

Wightlink has thanked freight and delivery companies for their help in ensuring the Island receives the right supplies at the right time throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Fusion Arts Festival Crews ‘keeeeep dancing’!

Tuesday 14, April 2020

Young dancers belonging to the Fusion Arts Academy Festival Crews have been continuing to dance thanks to their online dance hub.

Virtual time trials to replace summer cycling series

Thursday 2, April 2020

With cycle racing suspended due to the current coronavirus crisis, the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team is organising virtual cycling events to help keep the team fit and motivated while health restrictions are in place.

Changes to Wightlink’s cross-Solent services

Wednesday 1, April 2020

Wightlink regrets it will suspend its Portsmouth Harbour-Ryde Pier Head FastCat foot passenger route from the last sailing on Monday 6 April 2020 until normal services can be restored, because of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 2020

Isle of Wight skaters in ‘ice’olation

Tuesday 31, March 2020

Members of the Isle of Wight Ice Dance and Figure Skating Club have been making use of technology to help them stay focused on their training during the coronavirus crisis.

Wightlink suspends its Lymington-Yarmouth route

Friday 27, March 2020

Wightlink regrets it will suspend its Lymington-Yarmouth car ferry route from the last sailing on Tuesday 31 March 2020 until normal services can be restored, following the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Cancer research benefits from Wightlink’s 2020 calendar

Tuesday 10, March 2020

Wightlink’s 2020 calendar featuring scenic views of the Solent and the company’s fleet has raised £730 for Cancer Research UK.

Feb 2020

Wightlink launches its 2020 customer consultation programme

Thursday 20, February 2020

Wightlink’s managers will be out and about meeting customers and listening to their views again in 2020.

Wildlife-friendly initiatives launched at Wightlink’s port in Fishbourne

Tuesday 18, February 2020

Work has begun to create a host of ecologically friendly features at Wightlink’s Fishbourne terminal.

Wightlink encourages Portsmouth youngsters to protect the marine environment

Monday 10, February 2020

Wightlink is partnering with Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal to support its event The Problem with Plastic (and what to do with it) on Thursday 13 February 2020.

Wightlink helps an Isle of Wight company turn bouncy castles into brilliant bags

Tuesday 4, February 2020

Wightlink was quick to step in to help Isle of Wight company Wyatt and Jack in its sustainable mission to recycle old inflatables into stylish and hardwearing bags.

Wightlink marks two years of serving Isle of Wight milk to customers

Monday 3, February 2020

Wightlink is celebrating two years of partnership with Briddlesford Farm Dairy at Wootton on the Isle of Wight.

Jan 2020

Wightlink supports the Isle of Wight’s young carers

Thursday 30, January 2020

The Isle of Wight’s young carers are to receive support with cross-Solent travel, thanks to a new partnership between Wightlink and YMCA Young Carers.

Earlier start for Wightlink’s Evening Flyer

Tuesday 21, January 2020

Evenings out in Lymington and Yarmouth can now start earlier. Wightlink’s Evening Flyer tickets on the popular Western Solent route are now valid from 14:00 instead of 16:00 every day.