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Ryde Pier Head, Wightlink.

Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

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Here's why Wightlink's FastCat service is suspended

Portsmouth Harbour train station entrance

Portsmouth Harbour train station entrance

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My trip to the Isle of Wight was let down by Portsmouth

Wightlink's St Faith vehicle ferry

Wightlink's St Faith vehicle ferry

Isle of Wight ferry

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Month-long travel disruption after 'underwater object' damages car ferry

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft supercarrier

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft supercarrier

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HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier seen off the Isle of Wight VIDEO

Paddle steamer Waverley passing the broken down HMS Prince of Wales off the Island in 2022

Paddle steamer Waverley passing the broken down HMS Prince of Wales off the Island in 2022

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HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier to be seen off Isle of Wight on Sunday

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth alongside at HMNB Portsmouth. The departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth to lead the largest Nato exercise since the Cold War has been cancelled at the last minute

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth alongside at HMNB Portsmouth. The departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth to lead the largest Nato exercise since the Cold War has been cancelled at the last minute

HMS Queen Elizabeth

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Royal Navy aircraft carrier in Portsmouth cancels key sailing

Wightlink maintenance means changes at Portsmouth for ferry passengers

Wightlink maintenance means changes at Portsmouth for ferry passengers

Wightlink maintenance means changes at Portsmouth for ferry passengers

Ryde Pier Head, Wightlink.

Ryde Pier Head, Wightlink.

Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

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Here's how much Wightlink is spending on new check-in gates

Red Funnel has announced cancellations

Red Funnel has announced cancellations

Isle of Wight ferry

Travel misery awaits cross-Solent travellers as cancellations announced

Isle of Wight ferry and travel times for New Year's Day and New Year's Eve

Isle of Wight ferry and travel times for New Year's Day and New Year's Eve

Isle of Wight ferry

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day travel times

Santa and the Coca-Cola truck.

Santa and the Coca-Cola truck.

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Coca-Cola Christmas truck coming to Gunwharf Quays TODAY

Rebecca Wheeler and Sau-Wan Lai, of Wheeler and Lai Chartered Surveyors

Rebecca Wheeler and Sau-Wan Lai, of Wheeler and Lai Chartered Surveyors

Bucking the trend in the world of chartered surveyors

Scores of Islanders took part in the Great South Run.

Scores of Islanders took part in the Great South Run.

Great South Run

PHOTOS Isle of Wight runners crossed Solent to take on Great South Run for charities

Wightlink cancellations this SUNDAY due to absent crew members

Wightlink cancellations this SUNDAY due to absent crew members

cross-solent travel

Wightlink cancellations this SUNDAY due to absent crew members

Wightlink ferry's Fern goes viral on TikTok.

Wightlink ferry's Fern goes viral on TikTok.

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Ferry worker turns TikTok star as 'Hhh-Wightlink' video goes viral WATCH

One of the Clipper Race vessels taking part and Fishbourne sailor, Harry O'Callaghan (inset) who got to meet crew and look at the boats.

One of the Clipper Race vessels taking part and Fishbourne sailor, Harry O'Callaghan (inset) who got to meet crew and look at the boats.

Young Island sailors got to meet crew ahead of Clipper Race

Wightlink's Fishbourne port works to force sailing cancellations this weekend

Wightlink's Fishbourne port works to force sailing cancellations this weekend

Cross-Solent travel

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Wightlink's Fishbourne port works to force sailing cancellations this weekend

Four-year ban for Island driver ‘out on the razz’ ahead of ferry journey

Four-year ban for Island driver ‘out on the razz’ ahead of ferry journey

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Four-year ban for Island drink driver ‘out on the razz’ ahead of ferry journey

Strike action on Friday and Saturday will affect travellers to and from the Isle of Wight.

Strike action on Friday and Saturday will affect travellers to and from the Isle of Wight.

Island travellers and tourists will be affected by two days of rail strikes

Quick response after 40ft yacht suffers engine failure near No Man's Fort

Quick response after 40ft yacht suffers engine failure near No Man's Fort

Quick response after 40ft yacht suffers engine failure in the Solent

Wightlink cancels 32 FastCat sailings due to 'crew member absence'

Wightlink cancels 32 FastCat sailings due to 'crew member absence'

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Wightlink cancels 32 FastCat sailings ahead of busy weekend

The FastCat and the sign at the terminal.

The FastCat and the sign at the terminal.

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Frustration for FastCat passengers after terminal sign reveals cancellations

Hovertravel services suspended this evening due to 'technical issue'

Hovertravel services suspended this evening due to 'technical issue'

Cross-Solent travel

Hovertravel Isle of Wight Ferries

Hovertravel services suspended this evening due to 'technical issue'

Price of for sale Solent fort reduced again (here's how much)

Price of for sale Solent fort reduced again (here's how much)

Price of for sale Solent fort reduced again (here's how much it'll cost)

The HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier returns to Portsmouth Harbour.

The HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier returns to Portsmouth Harbour.

HMS Prince of Wales

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£3 billion Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales fixed and seen off Island

The broken down aircraft carrier off the Isle of Wight in August 2022.

The broken down aircraft carrier off the Isle of Wight in August 2022.

HMS Prince of Wales update nearly a year after breakdown off Isle of Wight

The athletes who took part in the Hampshire County Championships represented the Isle of Wight with pride.

The athletes who took part in the Hampshire County Championships represented the Isle of Wight with pride.

Remy leads way with champagne performance in Hampshire County Championships

Wightlink Wight Mountain CRT produced decent results and performances at recent meets.

Wightlink Wight Mountain CRT produced decent results and performances at recent meets.

Great results and performances for cyclists ahead of Island Games in Guernsey

Team to abseil the Spinnaker Tower to raise funds for Island charity TODAY

Team to abseil the Spinnaker Tower to raise funds for Island charity TODAY

Spinnaker Tower

Team to abseil the Spinnaker Tower to raise funds for Island charity TODAY

The Isle of Wight Law Courts, Newport.

The Isle of Wight Law Courts, Newport.

Hampshire Constabulary

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Woman punched to ground then landed haymaker punch on police officer

A new CEO has been appointed to oversee both trusts.

A new CEO has been appointed to oversee both trusts.

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New CEO to run both Island and Portsmouth NHS Trusts

Hovertravel tea party celebrates 80 years of The Fire Fighters Charity

Hovertravel tea party celebrates 80 years of The Fire Fighters Charity

Hovertravel tea party celebrates 80 years of The Fire Fighters Charity

A drug-driver was convicted of drug driving at the Isle of Wight Law Courts, Newport.

A drug-driver was convicted of drug driving at the Isle of Wight Law Courts, Newport.

Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

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Court sends message to drug-drivers with £1,900 punishment for roofer

The 40-year-old was caught twice by police driving two different Mercedes within 28 days

The 40-year-old was caught twice by police driving two different Mercedes within 28 days

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Man who flouted driving ban twice avoids jail due to ‘high prison population’

A man was arrested and charged for driving and theft matters on the Isle of Wight.

A man was arrested and charged for driving and theft matters on the Isle of Wight.

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Man in 40s arrested and charged with driving whilst disqualified twice and shop theft

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Two hovercrafts from Isle of Wight escort new ferry into Portsmouth Harbour

Wightlink's flagship vehicle ferry, Victoria of Wight, in dry dock in Falmouth last year

Wightlink's flagship vehicle ferry, Victoria of Wight, in dry dock in Falmouth last year

Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

Wightlink's flagship out of service but back 'in good time for Easter'

Carl Joyce was on target for the Isle of Wight Hockey Club seconds at Portsmouth on Saturday.

Carl Joyce was on target for the Isle of Wight Hockey Club seconds at Portsmouth on Saturday.

Clean sweep of victories for Isle of Wight Hockey Club sides

Wightlink services are largely running to timetable this morning

Wightlink services are largely running to timetable this morning

Wightlink vehicle ferry delays but passenger service remains on schedule

The ferry has received its winter refit and upgrades, and will soon return to service

The ferry has received its winter refit and upgrades, and will soon return to service

Former Wightlink flagship returns home after winter refit and upgrade

The Isle of Wight Law Courts where Anthony Wotton was handed a suspended sentence order.

The Isle of Wight Law Courts where Anthony Wotton was handed a suspended sentence order.

Judge spares Wootton drug dealer immediate jail after hearing of drug rehab efforts

East Cowes Vics, Newport and Cowes Sports are all in action in the Wessex League.

East Cowes Vics, Newport and Cowes Sports are all in action in the Wessex League.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Big opportunities for Isle of Wight 'big three' in Wessex League TONIGHT

Anthony Martin appeared for sentencing at Southampton Crown Court and was imprisoned.

Anthony Martin appeared for sentencing at Southampton Crown Court and was imprisoned.

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Six years' jail for man after Shanklin thefts and mainland robberies

More Isle of Wight NHS reforms to come after Portsmouth merger says MP

More Isle of Wight NHS reforms to come after Portsmouth merger says MP

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More Isle of Wight NHS reforms to come after Portsmouth merger says MP

Clockwise from top left: Solent Surge Senior B champions, Solent Droplets pre-juvenile team and the Solent Storm Junior B champions performing at the Britannia Cup, incorporating the British Championships, in Nottingham.

Clockwise from top left: Solent Surge Senior B champions, Solent Droplets pre-juvenile team and the Solent Storm Junior B champions performing at the Britannia Cup, incorporating the British Championships, in Nottingham.

VIDEO: Isle of Wight skaters play their part in British Championship gold successes

Action from last year's Cowes Week regatta.

Action from last year's Cowes Week regatta.

Entries open for Cowes Week 2023

High winds on The Solent have caused travel disruption to hovercraft services.

High winds on The Solent have caused travel disruption to hovercraft services.

Isle of Wight cross-Solent travel hit by strong winds

Lee Bradbury, who hails from Cowes, is in the running for the Pompey manager's job.

Lee Bradbury, who hails from Cowes, is in the running for the Pompey manager's job.

Crystal Palace FC

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Islander Lee Bradbury one of bookies' favourites for Pompey hot seat

Here is a proposal. This Christmas, why not call into your local church?

Here is a proposal. This Christmas, why not call into your local church?

This Christmas, why not call into your local church?

Bob Seely also reiterated Islanders’ frustrations with the lack of late-night FastCat sailings.

Bob Seely also reiterated Islanders’ frustrations with the lack of late-night FastCat sailings.

National government

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Island MP intervenes to secure 'improved journeys' for cross-Solent passengers

Victoria Lodge Hotel is raising money for Hampshire Air Ambulance, the charity that airlifted owner Alysa Shirley's son to hospital

Victoria Lodge Hotel is raising money for Hampshire Air Ambulance, the charity that airlifted owner Alysa Shirley's son to hospital

Shanklin hotel Christmas lights to raise money for charity close to owner's heart

Dover Park Primary School Christmas carollers on Ryde Pier

Dover Park Primary School Christmas carollers on Ryde Pier

Island primary school children bring festive fun to commuters at Ryde Pier

Bembridge lifeboat responded to an urgent call for help today

Bembridge lifeboat responded to an urgent call for help today

Lifeboat assists 100 ton fishing boat with full catch onboard after urgent call

The cross-Solent provider is asking for your views and opinions ahead of its Spring 2023 timetable

The cross-Solent provider is asking for your views and opinions ahead of its Spring 2023 timetable

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Hovertravel work with Island Line for new timetable and better train connections

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