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Jun 2020

Offshore Breaks This Summer and Beyond as Wightlink Welcomes Visitors Back to The Isle of Wight

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

For an idyllic island escape without needing to pack a passport, Wightlink, the leading provider of cross-Solent travel, is looking forward to transporting tourists to the Isle of Wight once again for this summer season and beyond.

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We’re Good to Go! Wightlink welcomes new tourism industry standard mark

Saturday, 27 June 2020

A new tourism industry standard and consumer mark, designed to give consumer confidence to visitors and residents, has been welcomed by Wightlink as it is granted its own certificate.

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Wightlink adds sailings as freight demand increases

Saturday, 20 June 2020

A small number of additional early morning sailings have been reintroduced by Wightlink to meet an increased demand in freight traffic.

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Safety first as Wightlink journeys increase

Saturday, 20 June 2020

Wightlink has produced a short film showing the steps it is taking to ensure travel is as safe as possible while the COVID-19 threat remains.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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