Find the latest news and media releases from Wightlink.
Sep 2026
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.
Families looking to celebrate Father's Day with a memorable day out can take advantage of a special offer from Wightlink, with dads travelling free as foot passengers on Sunday 21 June.
Wightlink urges more young Islanders to use its free mainland travel scheme
Monday, 8 June 2026
Since launching its youth travel initiative in June 2025, Wightlink has now issued almost 10,000 free travel codes to 16 and 17-year-olds on the Isle of Wight.
Ryde Scouts go behind the scenes on Wightlink ferry
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
An Isle of Wight Scout group has gone behind the scenes on a Wightlink ferry to learn how the company operates, as part of their journey towards one of scouting’s top awards.
From deck to neck…Wightlink’s life rings bring delight to Marwell’s giraffes
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Life rings that were retired from service on Wightlink’s cross-Solent ferries have found an unexpected new role, helping to enrich the lives of giraffes at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire.
Wightlink marks centenary of key Island ferry route
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Wightlink has marked a major milestone today (Friday 20 March) as the Portsmouth to Fishbourne ferry route celebrates 100 years of service across the Solent.
Wightlink partners with Isle of Wight Council to support sporting talent in 2026
Monday, 9 March 2026
Wightlink is continuing its long-standing support for the Isle of Wight Talented Athlete Scheme, providing discounted ferry travel to help Island athletes overcome the challenges of competing from an island location.